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Galleon Collection (page 12)

"Galleon: A Symbol of Naval Power and Historical Significance" The galleon, a majestic vessel that dominated the seas during the Age of Sail

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Galleon Collection: The English navy conquering a French ship near the Cape Camaro (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Pascal Paoli (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: Capture of the Royal Prince, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Francisco Pizarro asking the support of the imperial court for the government of Peru
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Galleon Collection: The Royal George (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, from Illustrations of English and Scottish
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Galleon Collection: Ship, engraved by Hieronymus Cock (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: Naval Combat off the Coast of The Hague Naval between the Beggars of the Sea
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Galleon Collection: Fol. 36v A Caravel, from Cosmographie Universelle, 1555 (w / c on paper)
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Galleon Collection: Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) landing in America, engraved by Theodor Galle (1571-1633)
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Galleon Collection: Vice Admiral Sir George Ansons (1697-1762) Victory off Cape Finisterre, 1749
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Galleon Collection: The Departure of the Bucentaur Towards the Venice Lido on Ascension Day
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Galleon Collection: View of the Thames, 1761 (oil on canvas) (detail of 18935)
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Galleon Collection: Naval Combat between the Beggars of the Sea and the Spanish in 1573 (coloured engraving)
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Galleon Collection: Discovery of San Domingo, from, Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance
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Galleon Collection: View of St. Malo (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: Man-o -War firing a salute at sunset
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Galleon Collection: Victory of the Navy of Louis XIV (1638-1715) Against the English and Dutch Fleet in 1704
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Galleon Collection: The Disembarkation of Cleopatra (69-30 BC) at Tarsus (oil on panel)
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Galleon Collection: A Seascape with Men-of-War and Small Craft (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Abraham Duquesne (1610-88) at Chios, after 1681 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: The Arrival of the English in Virginia, from Admiranda Narratio 1585-88
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Galleon Collection: Warship at the beach, Jurriaan Cootwijck, Ludolf Bakhuysen, 1724-1798
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Galleon Collection: Siege of Mahon, 20th May 1756 (coloured engraving)
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Galleon Collection: Typus Religionis, Allegory of the Society of Jesus, detail of the central
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Galleon Collection: TSM A. 3593 Nautical Festival before Sultan Ahmed III (1673-1736) from Surname by Vehbi, c
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Galleon Collection: The Battle of La Hogue, c. 1778 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1651-90) Marquis de Seignelay and Louis Victor de Rochechouart
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Galleon Collection: The Dutch Fleet of the India Company, 1675 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: The Lusitanians send a second Boat towards me, from Americae Tertia Pars
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Galleon Collection: Birds Eye View of Venice (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Queen Elizabeth I (1553-1603) on Board a Ship (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: The Seine Viewed Towards the Pont-Neuf, the Louvre and the College Mazarin, c. 1675
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Galleon Collection: Jacques Cartiers ship, from Rarete des Indes sauvages, Codex canadiensis
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Galleon Collection: F. 41v A Caravel, detail from Cosmographie Universelle, 1555 (w / c on paper)
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Galleon Collection: Departure of Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1524) in 1497, from Libro das Armadas
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Galleon Collection: The Fishery, c. 1764 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: The Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, 1754 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Dutch Sailing Vessels, 1814 (oil on panel)
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Galleon Collection: The Emigrant, 1858 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: An Expedition Setting out from Seville for America in 1498 (oil on canvas) (detail)
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Galleon Collection: A Spanish Treasure Ship Plundered by Francis Drake (c. 1540-96) in the Pacific (engraving)
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Galleon Collection: View of Panama (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto (oil on canvas) (detail of 60381)
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Galleon Collection: The Battle of Zonchio in 1499 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
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Galleon Collection: Old Santo Domingo City at the time of Drakes expedition, from Santo Domingo Past
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Galleon Collection: Action Off the Cape of Good Hope, March 9th, 1757 (oil on canvas)
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Galleon Collection: Port Mahon, Minorca, 1730s (oil on canvas)


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"Galleon: A Symbol of Naval Power and Historical Significance" The galleon, a majestic vessel that dominated the seas during the Age of Sail, holds a rich history filled with tales of adventure and conquest. From The Mary Rose, which sank in 1545 but was later recovered as an invaluable artifact, to The Redoutable at Trafalgar on that fateful day in 1805 depicted in oil on canvas, these ships were witnesses to some of the most significant events in maritime history. Imagine sailing alongside a Spanish galleon at sea, its towering masts reaching for the heavens while billowing sails catch the wind. Such scenes inspired artists like JMW Turner who immortalized them on canvas - Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus (1829) and Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (c. 1555). These paintings capture not only their grandeur but also evoke emotions ranging from triumph to tragedy. Speaking of Turner's works, his depiction of The English Ship Hampton Court battling fierce waves during a gale showcases both the strength and vulnerability inherent in these vessels. Similarly, Napoleon's departure aboard Northumberland after his defeat is captured by an artist around 1850 - symbolizing how even mighty empires can be humbled by time. One cannot discuss galleons without mentioning their role in epic naval battles such as The Battle of Trafalgar (1805) or against formidable foes like the Spanish Armada (1588). These clashes shaped nations' destinies and forever etched themselves into our collective memory. Whether it be through historical artifacts like The Mary Rose or artistic masterpieces depicting scenes from Mediterranean waters or tumultuous storms at sea, galleons continue to captivate our imagination. They remind us not only of humanity's quest for exploration but also serve as symbols representing courage, resilience, and determination that defined eras long past.