A small Dutch merchantman in a light air RMG PW6828, circa 1665

A small dutch merchantman in a light air a port broadside view of a ship almost head to the wind with fore course and topsail aback, and main course and topsail and mizzen shaking. A sprit-rigged boat is alongside. A ship is at anchor in the right background. This is a drawing by the younger in grey wash strengthened with pen and brown ink. It is signed with a false signature in brown ink ‘w. V. V. J. ’ a small dutch merchantman in a light air. Date: circa 1665. Dimensions: Sheet: 161 x 208 mm; Mount: 401 mm x 557 mm. Collection: Fine art.