The top and stowed topsail of a Dutch or French ship

A ship from abaft the port beam, with a lower masthead, top and topsail yard with the sail neatly stowed in the top. No ties are shown leading over the round-topped cap nor is there a pendant and tie-block under the top.

This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the Younger. It has been approximately dated by the style.

Object Details

ID: PAF6639
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1685?
People: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 204 x 215 mm; Mount: 21 1/2 in x 15 13/16 in
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