The Dutch fleet in light airs: a council-of-war

In the centre middle distance is a port bow view of the commander-in-chief’s ship (possibly the ‘Zeven Provincien’), with a number of boats alongside and others pulling towards her. Two galjoots are depicted in the left centre.

This is an unsigned offset by the Elder, with a little pencil and wash. It is of doubtful date and authenticity.

Object Details

ID: PAF6549
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1672?
People: Dutch Fleet; Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Secondary support: 321 mm x 480 mm; Primary support: 212 mm x 415 mm; Mount: 407 mm x 558 mm