Portrait of an English third-rate

This is a very free drawing of a ship, seen from the port bow. The ships topsails are atrip while her topgallants are loosed on the cap. The fore course is loosed in the brails, while the main course is furled.

Object Details

ID: PAH1878
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1685?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 404 x 301 mm; Mount: 631 mm x 481 mm