A ship in flames

Two drawings on one sheet showing a port quarter view of a ship in flames. In the upper drawing, the mizzen has gone and the mainmast is going by the board; and in the lower drawing, the mainmast has gone and the foremast is falling.

This is an unsigned drawing by the Younger in broad pen, brown ink and grey wash.

Object Details

ID: PAF6948
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1685?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 277 x 208 mm; Mount: 556 mm x 405 mm