A Dutch fleet getting under way

A distant view showing a number of ships putting before the wind on the left, and on the right are several yachts seen over a spit of land.

This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Younger. It has been approximately dated by the subject and style.

Object Details

ID: PAF6506
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1665?
People: Dutch Fleet; Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Primary support: 63 mm x 264 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 558 mm