A smalschip Close-hauled and a Dutch flagship under easy sail RMG PV5262, circa 1675

A smalschip close-hauled and a dutch flagship under easy sail on the left of this compositional drawing is a dutch transport vessel (a smalschip) close-hauled on the starboard tack, behind which is a larger ship at anchor. Pulling towards the smalschip, in the foreground, is a smaller rowing boat with several people on board. On the right of the page the artist has included a bow view of a larger ship with flag at the fore and pendant at the main. Other ships and smaller vessels populate the distance. A collector’s stamp in the lower right corner indicates that this drawing once belonged to the influential artist-collector prosper henry lankrink (1628-92). A smalschip close-hauled and a dutch flagship under easy sail. Date: circa 1675. Dimensions: Secondary support: 205 mm x 259 mm; Primary support: 150 mm x 197 mm; Mount: 317 mm x 481 mm. Collection: Fine art.