A ship dismasted in a heavy sea RMG PV5284, circa 1705

A ship dismasted in a heavy sea one of several expressive and violent storm scenes that van de velde, the younger, devised in his later years, this drawing shows a tumultuous scene of impending shipwreck. On the left is a ship dipping into a wave, its foremast having already been lost. In the middle distance hidden but for its masts, another ship attempts to ride to the wind with sails furled. A ship dismasted in a heavy sea. Date: circa 1705. Dimensions: Primary support: 90 mm x 148 mm; Mount: 317 mm x 482 mm. Collection: Fine art.