Dutch ships at sea

A sketch of distant shipping. On the right, a ship in stern view has the wind on the port beam, and a galjoot close to windward on that side. On the left another ship is in more distant port-quarter view, with further vessels beyond across the horizon.

Object Details

ID: PAD0712
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1665?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Secondary support: 187 mm x 182 mm; Primary support: 107 mm x 103 mm; Mount: 482 mm x 318 mm