A small ship beclamed RMG PV5343, circa 1700

A small ship beclamed a fairly loose pen drawing by van de velde, the younger, depicting a calm scene of british shipping. To the right of centre is a port quarter view of a small ship, possibly a ship-rigged yacht, lying becalmed with her sails loosed. A cloud of gun smoke disperses ahead, indicating that the ship has just fired a salute, while further to the right a boat is being rowed, presumably towards the shore off the page. On the left is a port bow view of a boat with a square-set sail and various other vessels visible in the distance. A small ship beclamed. Date: circa 1700. Dimensions: Primary support: 100 mm x 148 mm; Mount: 306 mm x 445 mm. Collection: Fine art.