An English ship going about in a strong breeze RMG PW6682, circa 1700

An english ship going about in a strong breeze a very free drawing showing on the right a lee bow view of a ship in a strong breeze on the port tack under fore course, mizzen and topsails; tacks and sheets of the fore course are raised and the topsail is shaking. Under her stern, a ship close-hauled on the starboard tack. This is a pencil drawing by the younger, signed ‘w. V. Vj. ’ an english ship going about in a strong breeze. Date: circa 1700. Dimensions: Sheet: 187 x 294 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 557 mm. Collection: Fine art.