A Brig
Medium
Pen and brown ink and brush and gray wash and graphite, on ivory laid paper, laid down on buff wove paper
Dimensions
28.5 × 17.7 cm (11 1/4 × 7 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
50235
Art Historical Context
Willem van dede II, a master Dutch marine art during the Golden Age, captures elegance of maritime life in *A Brig*, a meticulous drawing of a two-masted vessel known for its speed and versatility. Active in the late 17th century, de Velde specialized in ship portraits, often creating studies like this one for larger paintings or as standalone records of naval architecture. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's and Drawings department, this work exemplifies his role in the seafaring world of Europe’s naval powers. Rendered in pen and brown ink with brush and gray wash, plus subtle graphite...