A States yacht saluting with state barge passing RMG PW6768, circa 1664

A states yacht saluting with state barge passing to the right, a port broadside view of a states yacht with her sails set in a light wind; she is firing a salute with her forward guns as a state barge pulls past. A ship is at anchor in the background. A number of bezan yachts are under sail. This is a drawing by the younger in pencil with grey and brown washes, strengthened with a little pen and ink. It is signed ‘w. V. Vj. ’ a states yacht saluting with state barge passing. Date: circa 1664. Dimensions: Sheet: 190 x 328 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 558 mm. Collection: Fine art.