An English two-decker before the wind with two others bearing up

A ship viewed from before the port beam, under fore course, topsails and topgallants. On the right are two other ships bearing away in her wake.

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

Object Details

ID: PAF6587
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1675?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 185 mm x 288 mm