Who painted “The Cannon Shot”?

“The Cannon Shot” was painted by Willem van de Velde the Younger in 1680. Where to see it: Rijksmuseum.

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Baroque: Renaissance painting is calmer and evenly lit; Rococo after it is lighter, paler and playful. Dutch Golden Age painting is the Protestant, everyday side of the same century.

Willem van de Velde the Younger (18 December 1633 (baptised) – 6 April 1707) was a Dutch painter who specialised in marine art. He was the son of Willem van de Velde the Elder, who also specialised in marine art. Wikipedia

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