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An English ship before the wind and another close-hauled

A near view of a small ship seen from slightly before the starboard beam before a light breeze under fore course, mizzen and topsails. On her port bow, a ship close-hauled on the port tack.

This is and unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Younger. It has been inscribed ‘son ligte’, indicating the direction of the sun.
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Object Details

ID: PAF6898
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1675?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 203 x 301 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 559 mm