A kaag running free and two Dutch flagships at anchor

In this unsigned drawing, there is a weather bow view of a kaag on the right in the foreground, with a light breeze on the starboard quarter. Figures are visible sitting inside the vessel. In the left middle-distance is another ship, at anchor and with a flag at the fore and a pendant at the main. Astern of her is another vessel which has a flag at the main. Both have their fore and main yards acockbill. There are a number of small craft positioned alongside the ships and there is a barge pulling towards the Vice-Admiral.

Object Details

ID: PAH3858
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1665?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Sheet: 246 x 415 mm; Mount: 552 mm x 733 mm