Two ships lying ahull in a heavy sea

Two ships struggling in a heavy sea appear to parry with each other in this carefully composed scene. Loosely drawn, it is in keeping with the artist’s later interest in storm subjects in which imperilled or damaged ships fight against the elements.

Object Details

ID: PAE5285
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1705?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 106 mm x 242 mm
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