East India Merchantmen
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a framed scene inside a room. Ships with tall masts and sails sit in a harbor, surrounded by buildings and people on the shore. The water is calm, and the sky is clear. The ships look like trading vessels, which matches the note about East India Company merchants. The drawing is simple but full of tiny details, like the waves and rigging. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
