An English ship before a strong breeze

A near but slight drawing of a ship viewed from the starboard bow before a strong breeze under fore course and topsails. The sheets of the main course are let fly and the main topgallant is lowered on the cap.

This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the Younger.

Object Details

ID: PAF6951
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: 209 x 289 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 554 mm