Pieter Cornelisz van Soest

Pieter Cornelisz van Soest (born c. 1600–1620, flourished c. 1640–67) was a Dutch marine artist, especially prolific in battle-pieces.

He was the son of Cornelis Pietersz van Soest,[1] and in 1642 he became Poorter of Amsterdam where he was recorded until 1667.

[2] In April 1643, as a painter living on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, he married Marritie Dircx (born ca.

Van Soest also depicted the ships Comet Star and Eendracht.

Van Soest rendered ships with delicate brushstrokes, while a light impasto is a feature of his skies.