Definition of van de Velde in English:
van de Velde
proper nounˌvan də ˈvɛldəˌvan də ˈveldə
1The name of a family of Dutch painters.
- 1.1 Willem (1611–93); known as Willem van de Velde the Elder. He painted marine subjects and was official artist to the Dutch fleet. He also worked for Charles II.
- 1.2 Willem (1633–1707), son of Willem the Elder; known as Willem van de Velde the Younger. He was also a notable marine artist who painted for Charles II.
- 1.3 Adriaen (1636–72); son of Willem the Elder. He painted landscapes, portraits, and biblical and genre scenes.
Definition of van de Velde in US English:
van de Velde
proper nounˌvan də ˈveldə
1The name of a family of Dutch painters.
- 1.1 Willem (1611–93); known as Willem van de Velde the Elder. He painted marine subjects, was official artist to the Dutch fleet, and worked for Britain's Charles II.
- 1.2 Willem (1633–1707), son of Willem the Elder; known as Willem van de Velde the Younger. He was also a notable marine artist who painted for Charles II.
- 1.3 Adriaen (1636–72); son of Willem the Elder. He painted landscapes, portraits, and biblical and genre scenes.