The Dutch engaged with the French or English RMG PV5247, circa 1673

The dutch engaged with the french or english the dating of this drawing is tentative and its subject non-specific, but it probably relates to an action during either the second or third anglo-dutch wars. The image centres on a stern view of battle-damaged ship, with a smaller coastal vessel nearby to the right. To the left, another ship fires its starboard guns – its target just visible on the far left of the picture. Several other ships are indicated lightly in the background. The dutch engaged with the french or english. Date: circa 1673. Dimensions: Secondary support: 177 mm x 369 mm; Primary support: 120 mm x 311 mm; Mount: 317 mm x 482 mm. Collection: Fine art.