A galjoot and a Dutch Ship running free with two other ships in stays

In the left foreground is a starboard weather bow view of a galjoot. Close under her is a ship sailing free under courses and topsails. On the right, a starboard bow view of a ship coming about, her headsails shaking. Astern of her is another ship in the wind. There are a number of ships in the distance.

The drawing has been dated based on its watermarks.

Object Details

ID: PAI7255
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1658?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Mount: 282 mm x 570 mm
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