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A Galley of Malta

A fighting galley of the Knights of Malta with, on the right, the flagship of the Dutch Mediterranean force and, in the left background, an English merchantman and the flagship of the English Streights Fllet (stationed in the Mediterranean).

Not currently on display
Artist
Lorenzo a Castro
Date
c.1680
Location
On long-term loan to Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham
Dimensions
76.2 x 134.3 cm
Materials
Oil on canvas
Inscription
Signed lower left: L.A. CASTRO
Acquisition
Cartwright Bequest, 1686
Accession number
DPG359