A tochschuit pushing off from the shore

A stern view of a tochtschuit near a pier pushing off bow first under sail. Two pinks are lying at the end of the pier. The drawing is inscribed on the back ‘den 20 meij 1665’.

This drawing is distinguished by its atmosphere and aerial perspective.

Object Details

ID: PAH1757
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1665
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Mount: 251 mm x 390 mm