A Calm with a States Yacht, A Barge and many other Vessels under Sail

A Calm with a States Yacht, a Barge and many other Vessels under Sail, is a 1659 painting by Willem van de Velde the Younger. This oil on canvas artwork, measuring 0.717 meters wide and 0.617 meters high, is part of the Carlton House collection. The painting depicts a calm seascape with numerous sailing vessels of various sizes. The vessels are predominantly Dutch merchant ships and smaller boats, some appearing to be carrying passengers. The sky is mostly cloudy, with patches of blue visible, suggesting a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The overall style is characteristic of Dutch Golden Age marine painting, with attention to detail in the rendering of the ships and the subtle gradations of light and color in the sky and water.