States yacht under sail and a Dutch flagship at anchor RMG PV5209, circa 1655

States yacht under sail and a dutch flagship at anchor the drawing shows a weather quarter view of a states yacht close-hauled on the port tack. She has an ensign with the lion of the united provinces on it, and similar flags at the masthead, at the peak and as a jack. The yacht is sailing towards a ship (seen port bow view) at anchor on the left; a flag at the fore and pendant at the main. The ship is firing a salute. A bezan yacht sails alongside and a galjoot on her quarter. Another ship is at anchor in the background. A rowing boat can be seen in the right foreground. The drawing is signed 'w. V. V. J'. States yacht under sail and a dutch flagship at anchor. Date: circa 1655. Dimensions: Primary support: 135 mm x 200 mm; Mount: 315 mm x 481 mm. Collection: Fine art.