Fourth Ottoman Venetian War Collection

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho)
961332 Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Lepanto.); © Look and Learn

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583. Found in the Collection of Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vaticano

Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Artist: Jenichen, Balthasar (active 1560-1590)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States, decisively defeated the fleet of the Ottoman Empire. After a late 17th century work

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The Fourth Ottoman-Venetian War, also known as the Battle of Lepanto, was a significant conflict that took place during the late 16th century. This war marked a crucial turning point in history and had lasting effects on both the Ottoman Empire and Venice. Before the Battle of Lepanto, tensions between these two powerful empires were escalating. The Ottomans sought to expand their influence in the Mediterranean region, while Venice aimed to protect its maritime trade routes and maintain control over key territories. On October 7, 1571, the Battle of Lepanto unfolded with great intensity. It was a naval battle fought near Corinth between an alliance led by Spain's Philip II and supported by other European powers against the Ottoman Empire. The clash resulted in one of the largest naval confrontations ever recorded at that time. In subsequent years, various artworks emerged depicting this historic event. One such artwork is "Philip II offering Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, " which showcases Philip II presenting his son as a symbol of triumph after their victory at Lepanto. Another painting titled "Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto" captures not only the physicality but also represents symbolic elements related to this monumental battle. It serves as a reminder of how art can immortalize historical events for generations to come. Sebastiano Venier played a pivotal role in leading Christian forces during this battle. His portrait shows him standing proudly with his back turned towards an epic depiction of Lepanto unfolding behind him—a testament to his leadership skills and bravery on that fateful day. Throughout history, artists have continued to depict scenes from this decisive encounter; each artwork providing unique perspectives on what transpired during those intense hours at sea. These paintings serve as visual records preserving our understanding of this important chapter in world history. The Fourth Ottoman-Venetian War left an indelible mark on both sides involved.