Two English frigates before the wind

A rapid drawing showing in the foreground a starboard broadside view of a ship before a light breeze under fore course, mizzen, topsails and topgallants. Another ship on her port bow.

This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the Younger.

Object Details

ID: PAF6885
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1675?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 196 x 301 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 558 mm
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