Portrait of a Dutch two-decker Indiaman? RMG PW6753, 1657

Portrait of a dutch two-decker indiaman? viewed from the starboard quarter. On the tafferel, a crowned shield bearing the monogram ‘dva’, with seven small shields suspended above. On the rail above are the arms of amsterdam (three saltires on a pale) between dolphins. Two shields on the counter, port side the arms of amsterdam, starboard side an unidentified arms. It is inscribed ‘k’ )turn over); and on the back ‘…dere seijt g…’ this is a pencil and wash drawing by the younger, signed and dated in brown ink ‘w. V. Vj 1657. ’ it is an offset carefully worked up with pencil and wash. The side of the ship has been drawn in isometric perspective and elongated to show the forward ports. Portrait of a dutch two-decker indiaman? Date: 1657. Dimensions: Sheet: 234 x 366 mm; Mount: 404 mm x 556 mm. Collection: Fine art.