The Dutch fleet becalmed

To the right, a starboard bow view of a flagship with three boats towing her head round to starboard. On the left is a port bow view of a flute. A number of ships are in the background.

This is a pencil drawing by the Younger, with a little wash. It is signed in brown ink ‘W.V.VJ.’

Object Details

ID: PAF6807
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1665?
People: Dutch Fleet
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 158 x 404 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 555 mm