A Dutch ship bearing up in a moderate breeze RMG PW6994, circa 1700

A dutch ship bearing up in a moderate breeze on the left, a port bow view of a ship on the starboard tack with her courses hauled up and only her fore topsail set. Other vessels in the right distance. This is an unsigned pencil drawing by the younger. It is inscribed with an ‘l’ (light) in the sky. A dutch ship bearing up in a moderate breeze. Date: circa 1700. Dimensions: Sheet: 196 x 310 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 556 mm. Collection: Fine art.