Portrait of an English two-decker

A Dutch two-decker at anchor; viewed from close on the port bow, a ship with all her sails furled except the fore topgallant, which a man is furling.

This is an offset with the hull only rubbed on the back and the masts and spars added.

Object Details

ID: PAG6228
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1675?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 268 x 389 mm; Mount: 478 mm x 642 mm