A smalschip near the shore and men pushing off a boat RMG PV5215, circa 1665

A smalschip near the shore and men pushing off a boat looking out from shore across calm water this scene shows on the left a port broadside view of a smalschip at anchor. Beyond her, lies another smalschip with her mainsail set becalmed. In the right foreground, three men are pushing off a weyschuit. In the right middle-distance, a dutch flagship and a yacht are visible. More vessels appear on the low horizon. The drawing is signed in ink 'w. V. V. J. '. A smalschip near the shore and men pushing off a boat. Date: circa 1665. Dimensions: Primary support: 132 mm x 203 mm; Mount: 315 mm x 477 mm. Collection: Fine art.