An English ship before the wind under easy sail

A near view of a ship seen from slightly before the port beam with only her topsails set. In the left background, a starboard quarter view of a ship with flag at the main lying-to.

This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Younger. It has been numbered ‘2’.

Object Details

ID: PAF6909
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: 195 x 295 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 559 mm