A small ship at anchor

Robinson considers that this drawing is ‘probably’ by van de Velde the Younger. However, it may have been drawn over by a later hand which ‘throws some doubt on the whole drawing’. The vessel is a small one without a head at anchor. She is viewed from close on the starboard bow. The fore and main courses are loosed in the brails. The drawing is unsigned.

Object Details

ID: PAF7032
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: the Younger, after Willem van de Velde,
Date made: 1700?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 243 x 175 mm; Mount: 556 mm x 405 mm