A Dutch flagship lying-to RMG PV5273, circa 1675

A dutch flagship lying-to intended primarily as a study of the arrangement and behaviour of sails and flags in a breeze, this pen and ink study shows a port broadside view of a vessel with flag and pendant at the main lying-to with mizzen and main topsail filled on the starboard tack and with fore and mizzen topsails half-mast high and aback. A dutch flagship lying-to. Date: circa 1675. Dimensions: Primary support: 97 mm x 116 mm; Mount: 478 mm x 316 mm. Collection: Fine art.