An English ship becalmed

An English ship becalmed, freely but accurately drawn. A near port bow view of a ship with courses, topsails and spritsail loosed.

A greenish wash over the whole paper except on the ship may be by a later hand.

Object Details

ID: PAF6955
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1685?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 281 x 198 mm; Mount: 555 mm x 403 mm