Two ships in stays

Two ships tacking in the wind provides an opportunity for this study of sails and rigging. The grey wash doesn’t sit comfortably with the line drawing, leading Robinson to suggest that it may have been added by a later hand.

Object Details

ID: PAE5360
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1700?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 126 mm x 198 mm