Dutch ships of the rear squadron at anchor

In the centre, a port quarter view of a ship of the rear squadron at anchor; s boat in the tackles. Ahead of her another ship of the same squadron is also shown with a boat in the tackles. Just showing beyond the centre ship is a flagship with flag and pendant at the mizzen.

This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Elder.

Object Details

ID: PAF6792
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1665?
People: Dutch Fleet
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 198 x 307 mm; Mount: 404 mm x 558 mm