Two English ships in a light air

Two ships in the middle distance. To the left, is a starboard view of a ship with fore course, mizzen, topsails and topgallants set in a light breeze. To the right, a bow view of another vessel of similar size. Inscribed: ‘W.V.V.J.’

Object Details

ID: PAE5256
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1675?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Primary support: 196 mm x 284 mm; Mount: 314 mm x 478 mm