A Dutch two-decker at anchor RMG PW6844, circa 1665

A dutch two-decker at anchor this is an offset from another drawing with the hull only rubbed on the back and the masts and spars added. An offset was a method used by the van de veldes to transfer the outline of a ship’s hull from an existing drawing onto a new piece of paper. The new piece of paper was placed over the original drawing and rubbed on the back producing a faint drawing which could be worked up with graphite or pen and ink and any additional detail added. The ship has all her sails furled except the fore topgallant, which a man is furling. The drawing is unsigned. A dutch two-decker at anchor. Date: circa 1665. Dimensions: Sheet: 225 x 201 mm; Mount: 552 mm x 405 mm. Collection: Fine art.