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Description: | The painting depicts a naval engagement between two vessels; one flying the rectangular banner of the Order of St John, the other flying a Turkish flag. The inscription indicates that the events depicted took place on the 12 January, 1582. However, it also indicates that a galley, or Galera, took part in the engagement (which would be normal for the late sixteenth century), yet both ships appear to be sailing ships of the type only introduced into the Order's fleet, at least, in the early seventeenth century. All in all, for the student of naval history, this painting probably raises more questions than it answers. | Subjects: | marine (naval battle) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Maltese School Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8600... | Go to resource |
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