Two English ships before a light breeze

A near view of a ship seen from slightly before the starboard beam before a light breeze under fore course, topsails, main topgallant, spritsail and spritsail topsail. There is another ship under similar canvas on her port bow.

This is and unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Younger.

Object Details

ID: PAF6900
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: 202 x 316 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 557 mm