A Dutch ship in a quartering breeze RMG PW6922, circa 1675

A dutch ship in a quartering breeze a lee quarter view of a ship with the wind on the starboard quarter, under mizzen and main and mizzen topsails. Fore topsail is hoisted half-mast high and is shaking. On the tafferel is an arms with lion supporters. To the right, a lee broadside view of a galjoot close-hauled on the port tack. A galjoot and other ships in the background. This drawing, by the younger, in pen and grey wash over slight preliminary pencil has been signed ‘w. V. Velde j’. A dutch ship in a quartering breeze. Date: circa 1675. Dimensions: Sheet: 148 x 239 mm; Mount: 404 mm x 557 mm. Collection: Fine art.