De rotsen van Dover, de spiegel van de 'Holland' en schuinliggende schepen. Possibly 1778 - 1779

"De rotsen van Dover, de spiegel van de 'Holland' en schuinliggende schepen" is a drawing by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, made in the late 18th century, that shows a series of sketches related to his travel to England in 1778. The work consists of three panoramic views of Dover cliffs, a ship's mast, and a detailed drawing of a ship with mathematical notations and diagrams, possibly representing ship's navigation and movement. The meticulous detail and technical precision of the sketches demonstrate Brandes' keen interest in the intricacies of maritime navigation and his artistic talent for capturing the visual world around him. The drawing, possibly part of a larger sketchbook, provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 18th-century Dutch artist and his artistic observations.