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Simon de Vlieger
1601-1653 Holland/Baroque
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Brief Biography-Jan Porcellisinfluenced Simon de Vlieger in his early works, but Simon quickly surpassed him, becoming also influenced by the sharp contrasts of Rembrandt. Born in Rotterdam, he became a draughtsman, etcher, and painter. He worked in Delft and Amsterdam and was a Guild of Saint Luke member; two of his most noted pupils were Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. He died in Weesp, Amsterdam, in 1653. |
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a dutch yacht from
zeeland

beach with
fishermen

calm estuary
at dawn

calm water
coastal scene
dune and beach view
with lighthouse

dutch ferry boat
before a breeze

dutch merchantmen
in rough seas

flagship aemilia
fires a salut

fleet visit

low tide

marine view with
dutch ships

sailing boats

seascape in the
morning

seascape with sailing
ships on stormy sea

seashore

states yacht and
other ships

stormy sea

the falconer's
return home

the groothoofdspoort
in dordrecht

the storm
anagoria

view of a beach

visit of frederick
hendriks II
