The Dutch Fleet at anchor

A view of a Dutch fleet at anchor, with most of the ships lying head to wind in port bow view. On the left is the admiral of the van; in the centre, the commander-in-chief; and beyond, the admiral of the rear. The flagships on the right are the vice-admirals of the centre and rear. In the right foreground is a ship of the centre in bow view. A States yacht lies under her stern, flying flags at masthead and peak.

Object Details

ID: PAI7679
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Elder
Date made: 1664?
People: Dutch Fleet
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 241 mm x 767 mm