A galliot becalmed

A near but rapid sketch of a galliot becalmed, port broadside view. The mainsail is half brailed, the topsail lowered almost on the deck and the topgallantsail is by the hounds. The mizzen and jib are set.

This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the Younger.

Object Details

ID: PAF6959
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: 364 x 282 mm; Mount: 550 mm x 403 mm
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