Elisha Kirkall Willem van de Velde the Younger

The joint artistic output attributed to Elisha Kirkall and Willem van de Velde the Younger is documented through maritime-focused prints active around 1682. This association suggests Kirkall, a noted printmaker, executed works based upon the designs or Elisha Kirkall Willem van de Velde the Younger paintings of the established marine artist, Van de Velde the Younger.

The historical significance of these works is established by their preservation in institutional collections, including the National Gallery of Art. Museum records account for five portfolios and one individual print represented in these holdings. The documented works, primarily shipping and naval scenes, include the specific print Fight in 1672, alongside several named works indicating specific former ownership, such as Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley and Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker.

As key examples of naval history documented through etching and mezzotint, these historical images remain valuable research sources. Today, many of these Elisha Kirkall Willem van de Velde the Younger prints are considered public domain, allowing institutions to provide high-quality prints and downloadable artwork reproductions.