Three flutes in stays RMG PW6914, circa 1675

Three flutes in stays a rapid sketch showing on the left a starboard quarter view of a flute under mizzen and topsails on the starboard tack; in the centre, a flute with fore topsail aback; and on the right, a flute dead in the wind with all three topsails aback. This is an unsigned black chalk drawing by the younger. Three flutes in stays. Date: circa 1675. Dimensions: Sheet: 187 x 300 mm; Mount: 402 mm x 557 mm. Collection: Fine art.