A Dutch ship in a quartering breeze
A lee quarter view of a ship with the wind on the starboard quarter, under mizzen and main and mizzen topsails. Fore topsail is hoisted half-mast high and is shaking. On the tafferel is an arms with lion supporters. To the right, a lee broadside view of a galjoot close-hauled on the port tack. A galjoot and other ships in the background.
This drawing, by the Younger, in pen and grey wash over slight preliminary pencil has been signed ‘W.V.Velde J’.
This drawing, by the Younger, in pen and grey wash over slight preliminary pencil has been signed ‘W.V.Velde J’.
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Object Details
ID: | PAF6922 |
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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: 148 x 239 mm; Mount: 404 mm x 557 mm |