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.
This is an unsigned pen and brown ink drawing by the Younger. It has been approximately dated by the subject and style.
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Object Details
ID: | PAF6623 |
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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 |