William van de Velde the Younger
1 of 5 portraits of William van de Velde the Younger
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William van de Velde the Younger
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1707 (1680)
Reference Collection
NPG D4555
Sitterback to top
- William van de Velde the Younger (1633-1707), Marine painter. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 1689 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11496: William van de Velde the Younger (from same plate)
- NPG D19534: William van de Velde the Younger (from same plate)
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