An English sixth rate at anchor RMG PW6936, circa 1677

An english sixth rate at anchor a port quarter view of a sixth rate, possibly the ‘saudadoes’ lying at anchor in a light air. Her fore course loosed in the brails and her spritsail and spritsail topsail loosed. Two sprit-rigged wherries alongside. A high coastline in the distance. Possibly part of a drawing made during the voyage of the prince of orange and princes mary of holland in 1677. This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the elder. An english sixth rate at anchor. Date: circa 1677. Dimensions: Sheet: 224 x 124 mm. Collection: Fine art.