Small studies of boats pulling in different directions RMG PW6668, circa 1700

Small studies of boats pulling in different directions the nmm’s collection of van de velde drawings includes a number such as this, which were probably intended to instruct member of van de velde’s studio in the years around 1700. In this drawing the four boats are divided by diagonal lines to indicate perspective. The drawing is unsigned. Small studies of boats pulling in different directions. Date: circa 1700. Dimensions: Sheet: 82 x 201 mm; Mount: 404 mm x 552 mm. Collection: Fine art.