Study of a kaag with a tilt

Viewed from the port beam, a vessel like a kaag or large weyschuit fitted with a tilt aft. A fish basket and other gear lying by the mast. Several men are seated in the bottom of the vessel. The sails are not shown.

This is an unsigned drawing by the Elder in pen, brown ink and grey wash over black chalk.

Object Details

ID: PAF6748
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1655?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 233 x 388 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 557 mm