Dutch ships at anchor RMG PW6818, circa 1665

Dutch ships at anchor in the left middle-distance there is a port broadside view of a ship at anchor with her mizzen and mizzen topsail and spritsail loosed; main yard acockbill. On the right there is another ship with her main staysail hoisted and spritsail and spritsail topsail loosed; fore and main yards acockbill and fore topmast struck. In the centre, a ship is becalmed. Land is depicted in the far distance. This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the younger. Dutch ships at anchor. Date: circa 1665. Dimensions: Sheet: 143 x 397 mm; Mount: 405 mm x 558 mm. Collection: Fine art.