A fort on a river with state barges at anchor
This winding-river scene is probably a view of the Medway. In the centre middle distance is a small coastal vessel with its mainsail hauled up, behind which is a larger ship sailing before a light breeze. Three state barges lie at anchor in the foreground. On the far bank of the river is a fort, possibly Hoo Ness (now called Folly Point), and a church (St Werburgh, Hoo) on the horizon. Alternatively, the buildings on the left might be Cockham Fort, looking north towards Hoo.
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Object Details
ID: | PAE5250 |
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Collection: | Fine art |
Type: | Drawing |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Velde, Willem van de, the Elder |
Date made: | 1675? or about 1690; 1675? |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Secondary support: 154 mm x 248 mm; Primary support: 147 mm x 236 mm; Mount: 317 mm x 480 mm |