An English Royal Yacht 1674 - 1680

Willem van de Velde I, a Dutch Golden Age artist, is known for his detailed depictions of ships. This drawing, "An English Royal Yacht," showcases his mastery of capturing the grandeur of naval vessels. The drawing depicts the stern of a richly decorated royal yacht, a testament to the opulence of English royalty. Van de Velde's precise rendering of the intricate carvings and the figures on board provides a glimpse into the world of seventeenth-century maritime life. The artwork is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.