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Simon Jacobsz De Vlieger

Simon de Vlieger: Master of the Dutch Marine Born in Rotterdam around 1601, Simon Jacobsz. de Vlieger emerged as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning world of Dutch maritime painting during the 17th century. His life was marked by a constant relocation – initially residing in his birthplace, then moving to Delft and finally settling in Amsterdam and Weesp – reflecting the dynamic shifts within the artistic landscape of the Netherlands. D

e Vlieger’s career spanned nearly half a century, culminating in his death in Weesp in 1653, leaving behind a legacy profoundly influencing subsequent generations of maritime artists. Early influences on de Vlieger's work were deeply rooted in the style of Jan Porcellis, a contemporary known for his monochrome depictions of ships at sea. However, unlike Porcellis’s restrained palette and simplified forms, de Vlieger embraced a more vi…