An English two-decker under easy sail

A near view from the port quarter of a ship close-hauled in a light breeze under fore course, fore and main topsails and main topgallant; her mizzen topsail laid aback.

This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Elder.

Object Details

ID: PAF6943
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1685?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 287 x 144 mm; Mount: 558 mm x 404 mm