The fact that the Dutch had fought with swamp and water and possessed
a large maritime commerce, is reflected in the _Seascapes_ of Simon de
Vlieger (1600-1660), and in the art of Ludolf Backhuysen (1631-1708),
who is represented by a _Stormy Sea_ (No. 2309) and five other
canvases; but one of the best works of this class in the Louvre is
the _Marine-piece_ (No. 2600) by Willem van de Velde the Younger
(1633-1707), who crossed over to England, and after a long career died
at Greenwich. These men sought to carry on the earlier tradition of Jan
van Goyen and the two Ruisdaels, but they showed less originality and
power.