A Dutch ship drying sails

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: PAE5213
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1659
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 203 mm x 157 mm
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