The Stern of a French ship

The stern and quarter-gallery of a French ship viewed from close under the starboard quarter. On the tafferel, a crowned shield bearing three fleurs-de-lis; supporting figures seated below the shield on either side.

This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the Elder.

Object Details

ID: PAF6877
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1673?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 422 x 263 mm; Mount: 553 mm x 402 mm