Two English ships with the wind on the port quarter RMG PW6896, circa 1675

Two english ships with the wind on the port quarter a rapid drawing showing to the left a near starboard broadside view of a ship under courses, topsails and main topgallant with the wind broad on the port quarter. There is another ship under similar canvas on her port bow. Inscribed on the back ‘het light in see ofte geseydt hielle’ (? the light on the sea or flecked with bright spots) and is numbered 2. This is a pencil and wash drawing by the younger, with the false signature ‘w. V. V. ’, but with the remains possibly of the signature of the younger. Two english ships with the wind on the port quarter. Date: circa 1675. Dimensions: Sheet: 201 x 303 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 557 mm. Collection: Fine art.