Details of frieze and other decoration of an English ship

Several drawings on one sheet of paper depicting an elaborate frieze and hance in the form of a full-length figure, probably about the break of the forecastle; with detail of half-port for gun firing over rail (numbered 2). The second drawing is of a port wreath formed of full-length figures at the sides and dolphins below; with detail of dolphins. The final sketch is of entering port and chains; with detail of a doorway (numbered 3).

This is an unsigned pen and brown ink drawing by the Younger. It has been approximately dated by the subject and style.

Object Details

ID: PAF6623
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1685?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 123 x 325 mm; Mount: 402 mm x 554 mm