Dutch ships at anchor drying sails

In the centre there is a bow view of a ship of the rear squadron at anchor and a boat in the tackles. Ahead of her there is another ship of the same squadron, also 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: PAF6794
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1665?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 251 x 297 mm; Mount: 402 mm x 555 mm