A Dutch flagship before a light breeze

A slight drawing showing a near view of a ship from before the port beam. The ship is before the wind under fore course, mizzen and topsails and main topgallantsail. A flag is positioned at the fore.

This is an unsigned offset and pencil work by the Younger, which has been rubbed on the back. The margins have been lined in brown ink.

Object Details

ID: PAF6596
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1675?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 209 mm x 207 mm
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