Smalschips near a wharf

Three smalschips lying near a wharf. One smalschip has her mainsail brailed up (but the sprit is not shown). The other two have their sails lowered and the sprit slung in the yard tackle. On the right is a crowded wharf with a large ship alongside, with only her lower-masts stepped.

This drawing is of poor quality and doubtful authenticity. It is approximately dated by the style and subject.

Object Details

ID: PAH1735
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1665?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 184 mm x 477 mm