Dutch ships at anchor drying sails RMG PW6769, circa 1664

Dutch ships at anchor drying sails to the right, a port broadside view of a states yacht with her sails set in a light air of wind; she is firing a salute with her forward guns as a state barge pulls past. A ship is at anchor in the background. A number of bezan yachts under sail. This is a drawing by the younger in pen, brown ink and grey wash over slight preliminary work in pencil. It has the part signature ‘w. V. Vj. ’ two of the boats may have been added later; both are shown too large for the ship beyond. Dutch ships at anchor drying sails. Date: circa 1664. Dimensions: Sheet: 168 x 302 mm; Mount: 403 mm x 555 mm. Collection: Fine art.