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.

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
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