Portrait of a States yacht

Portrait of a Dutch two-decker, port bow view. The fore yard is lowered almost to the deck; the main yard and probably mizzen topsail yard are aportlast; the main staysail is set.

The drawing is an offset with a flat wash over most of the side.

Object Details

ID: PAG6197
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: ca.1665
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 246 x 447 mm; Mount: 478 mm x 640 mm