Galleys Collection (page 3)

The Tavola Strozzi, 1472-3 (tempera on panel)
XIR349728 The Tavola Strozzi, 1472-3 (tempera on panel) by Rosselli, Francesco (1445-c.1513) (attr.); 82x245 cm; Museo Nazionale di San Martino, Naples

A Greek fire ship, after a drawing in a 13th century Latin manuscript, from Les Merveilles
KW2619054 A Greek fire ship, after a drawing in a 13th century Latin manuscript, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

At sea soldiers fight against each other in galleys and in simple rowboats, print maker: Abraham Dircksz Santvoort, Dating 1667

Two galleys behind a three-master, airborne fall of Phaeton, Pieter Brueghel (I), 1561 - 1565

Sea battle between Turkish warships and galleys of the Knights of Malta, 1644, Johann David Zunnern, 1701

Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c. 1629 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121308 Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c.1629 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Tahitian War Galleys in Matavai Bay, Tahiti Matavai Bay in the Island of Otaheite, Tahiti Signed and dated, lower left: " Hodges 1776", William Hodges, 1744-1797, British

An Action off the Barbary Coast with Galleys and English Ships, William van de Velde the Younger, 1633-1707, Dutch

Relief, oared galley warship (bireme) with oarsmen, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campani, Italy, Europe

Istanbul / Constantinople: Caravels and galleys flying Turkish (crescent) and Hapsburg
Istanbul/Constantinople: Caravels and galleys flying Turkish (crescent) and Hapsburg (double-headed eagle) flags. Constantines palace (top centre) and the new palace of the Grand Turk

Battle of Lepanto, October 1571. Fleets of Spain, Venice and the Pope, under command of Don John Juan of Austria, defeated the Turks in the last great sea battle involving Galleys. Artist unknown

A galleass from the armada The galleass were higher and larger than regular galleys. They had up to 32 oars, each worked by up to 5 men. They usually had three masts and a forecastle and aftcastle

Don John or Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Spanish soldier. Illegitimate son of Emperor Charles V, half-brother of Philip II of Spain

Portuguese galleys and caravels. Detail of a

Roman Fleet
A magnificent birds eye view of a Roman fleet in an anchorage, comprising single- and double-banked galleys, and some smaller vessels Date: BC

Roman Naval Battle
A Roman naval combat between oared galleys

Tunis, Circa 1760
View from the sea looking towards the town and the country beyond, with galleys large and small and sailing ships in the outer harbour, smaller vessels in the inner

Ship of Callisto
On Callisto, one of Jupiter;s moons, they have trees which grow beneath the water, and from the bark of these they construct their vessels which are rowed like Earth galleys

Naval Battle of Genova
The contest between France and the Empire for Italy is conducted at sea as well as on land : at Genova (Genoa) the French win a duel of galleys with a Spanish vessel

Galleys Attack Town
Armoured galleys lower their masts and attack a town, with protection for the oarsmen from the arrows of the defenders

King Alfreds galleys in battle with Vikings

Naval Action 1640
The French warship Le Bon in action against 32 Spanish galleys

Tunis Early C19
Sailing vessels and galleys in the harbour, looking inland from the sea

Battle of Lepanto 1571
BATTLE OF LEPANTO Don Juan of Austria defeats the Turkish fleet and ends Turkish naval supremacy in the Mediterranean

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Galleys have played a significant role throughout history, from ancient naval battles to the exploration of new lands. In 241 BC, the Roman fleet achieved a momentous victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Aegates, as depicted in an engraving that captures the intensity and triumph of this event. Another colored engraving showcases the might and grandeur of Roman galleys, reminding us of their importance in shaping empires. The Trojan's defense against Greek invaders is immortalized in a captivating artwork by Giovanni Battista Scultori from 1538. This depiction transports us back to ancient times when they were essential for protecting one's homeland. In 1912, King George V inspected a Roman galley unearthed in London, highlighting how these vessels continue to fascinate even centuries later. The discovery serves as a reminder that they were not only instruments of war but also symbols of cultural exchange and historical preservation. From literature to art, they have inspired countless works. Sannazaro's "Arcadia" takes readers on an imaginative journey where these ships navigate uncharted waters filled with romance and adventure. The capture of Algerian corsair xebec L Uccello by Jan Peeters depicts another aspect of galley history – piracy and its suppression. These swift vessels enabled pirates to terrorize coastal regions until brave sailors like those aboard L Uccello put an end to their reign. Venice's Riva degli Schiavoni provides an enchanting backdrop for yet another portrayal showcasing gondolas gliding alongside majestic galleys. This image reminds us that Venice was once a maritime power whose dominance relied heavily on these impressive ships. Mythology intertwines with reality as we delve into Medeia killing her young brother and casting him into the sea—a haunting lithograph capturing both tragedy and treachery associated with ancient legends involving galleys.