Ships off a rocky coast

On the left, a bow view of a Dutch ship bearing round some rocks, with crew aloft furling the main topsail. A smaller square-rigged vessel close by to port. Both vessels are heading towards a natural harbour to the right of the page, formed by a rocky coastline.

Object Details

ID: PAE5350
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
Date made: 1700?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 106 mm x 151 mm
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