PUGET, Pierre
(b. 1620, Marseille, d. 1694, Marseille)

Two Vessels under Sail

c. 1674
Pen, black ink on vellum, 33,3 x 51,1 cm
Musée Bonnat, Bayonne

The influence of the Dutch marine scenes, notably those of Van de Velde, can be seen on this picture. It is assumed that it represents the firing of a salvo, a subject frequently painted by Dutch masters.