The Postiljon

Portrait of the ‘Postiljon’; viewed from the port beam. She was first mentioned in 1666; 24 guns; she was made a fireship in 1693.

It is possibly based on a faint offset, but very well worked up with accurate pencil and wash.

Object Details

ID: PAG6201
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Vessels: Postiljon ca.1666 [Dutch navy]
Date made: 1666
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 245 x 371 mm; Mount: 480 mm x 633 mm