Dutch ships at anchor

This is a near starboard view of a ship with all three courses and mizzen topsail set, and her fore and main topsail and main topgallant loosed on the cap.

The drawing is inscribed in the top right corner '1659'. The signature in brown ink 'W.V.V.J.' was possibly added later.

Object Details

ID: PAE5212
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1658?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Primary support: 162 mm x 190 mm; Mount: 317 mm x 478 mm