Galley Collection (#8)

Two Galleys Sailing Behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaeton and Jupiter in the Sky, from the series of Ships, 1561-65

Fleet of Galleys Escorted by a Caravel from The Sailing Vessels, 1561-65

Armed Three-Master on the Open Sea Accompanied by a Galley, from the series Sailing Vessels, 1561-65

Plate 12: Atalanta led by Diana (Atalata condoti da Diana), accompanied by warriors bearing shields and spears, from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage

Plate 9: Argonauts Hicleus and Naucleus led in the float of Neptune (Hicleo e Naucleo Argon. condotti nel carro di Nattunno), with male sea creatures blowing horns from the water below

Plate 7: Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide, from The magnificent pageant on the Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 8: Polyphemus and Palemonius led by Ceres (Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere), with sterncastle in the form of a volcano

Plate 18: Orpheus led by Bacchus (Orfeo condotto da Bacco), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 13: Argonauts Meleager and Tydeus led by Cupid (Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of

Calais and Zetes led by Boreas and Oreithyia (Calai e Zeti condotti da Borea et Oritia), with female-headed sea creatures at the prow and stern, and a tree at shipdeck center

The Argonauts led by Minerva (Reale dell armata di Argonuti con da Minerves), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 3: Captain of the army of Chalchis (Capitana del armata de Colco), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 2: The Argonaut Amphion led by Mercury (Anfione Argon. condotto da Mercurio), with a fantastic beast head at the prow and Amphion seated at the stern

Plate 1: Ship of Hercules (Barcha del Hercole), with dragon-headed prow and Hercules on platform behind oarsmen and standing soldiers

Portrait of Sixtus V, ca. 1589. ca. 1589. Creator: Nicolaus van Aelst
Portrait of Sixtus V, ca. 1589

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Port of Rome, 1581. 1581
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Port of Rome, 1581

The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Etching of a bronze oil lamp made in the early 16th century in Padua, Italy, by Andrea Riccio, and acquired at the Cadogan sale in 1865

Venice: The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day 1729, (1943). Creator: Canaletto
Venice: The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day 1729, (1943). View of the Doges palace and his galleon, the Bucintoro, at anchor, probably for the ceremony of the Marriage of the Sea

The Piraeus with the Long Walls, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Piraeus with the Long Walls, Restored, 1890. The Long Walls connected Athens to the ports of Piraeus and Phalerum. Initially constructed in mid 5th century BC

Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis, 1890. Greek galleys at the Battle of Salamis, a naval battle fought between the Greeks under Themistocles

The Attack on the Piraeus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Attack on the Piraeus, 1890. Attack on Piraeus, the harbour of Athens c389 BC by Teleutias, brother of Spartan king Agesilaus II. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Athenian warships during the Sicilian Expedition (415- 414 BC) of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) resulting in defeat of Athenian forces

The Norman Ship (based on the Bayeux Tapestry), (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
The Norman Ship (based on the Bayeux Tapestry), (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the first - 1066-1499, by Marjorie and C. D. B

A Mediterranean Galley, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
A Mediterranean Galley, (1931). Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is the second - 1500-1799, by Marjorie and C. D. B. Quennell. [B. T

The Laundress, detail of the sculpture in one of the columns of the inside gallery of the Guell Park in Barcelona

Capture of the Algerian corsair xebec L Uccello by the Genoese galleys Taggia and San Giorgio on August 11, 1788 near San Remo. Engraving. ITALY. LIGURIA. Genoa. Pegli. Navy Museum

Roman defeat of the Carthaginians at Mylae, 260 BC
Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at Mylae during the First Punic War, 260 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Galley Rowed Rowing Oars 17th Century French
A 17th century French galley being rowed. After a print dated 1703

Galley Under Sail Sailing 17th Century French
A 17th century French galley under sail. After a print dated 1703

Sack Golden Horn Storming Constantinople Venetians
The sack of Constantinople by crusaders and Venetians during the Fourth Crusade in 1204. A strong north wind helped the Venetian ships near the Golden Horn to come close to the city wall

Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis, 480 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

16th century warship and a galley. After a work by Pieter Bruegel the Elder

EDITORIAL A Roman bireme, an acient oared warship. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
EDITORIAL A Roman bireme, an acient oared warship. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Apotheosis Dutch East India Company Allegory
Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce of the VOC), Allegorical representation with the female personification of the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch

View Tripoli Tripolis Libyan coast Four Dutch warships
View of Tripoli, View of Tripolis or Tripoli on the Libyan coast. Four Dutch warships are lying off the coast, the ships on the right are firing their cannons

Portrait unknown man trireme galley mourning
Portrait of an unknown man, trireme, galley, mourning the dead, specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Minerva, Minerva as patroness, Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, 1708 - 1780, paper, etching

Barbary galleys Barbary Galeijen title object
Barbary galleys Barbary Galeijen (title on object), Print upper right marked: fol: 299, warfare, military affairs (oared ships, eg.: galley), Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1684, paper

Destruction Spanish galleys off Flemish coast
Destruction of the Spanish galleys off the Flemish coast, 1602 The galeyen of Frederik Spinola by the Lands war ships overse in the Jaere 1602 (title on object)

A 16Th Century Galley Ship. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

16Th Century Galley. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

16Th Century Three Masted Galley With Square Sails. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Pontifical Galley With Sails, Oars And Heavy Artillery. It Is Flying The Papal Flag. After A Drawing By Breugal The Elder

Ancient Greek And Roman Ships Which Sailed The Mediterranean. 1. Greek Bireme. 2. Greek Unireme. 3 And 4. Roman Galleys From About 100Ad. 5 And 6. Greek Merchant Ships Of Around 500Bc

Constellation of Argo Navis from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723. Copperplate engraving

Combat between several rowboats and ships, two groups of men in rowboats fighting to left, two ships full of combatants to right, other ships and clouds of smoke in the background

A rowboat full of men in center, a group of men standing on shore at left, a ship full of men, one firing a pistol, at right, from Set of eight nautical landscapes (Suite de huit Marines), 1639

Three men wearing hats standing in center, men fixing a ship to right, five ships and various figures in center background, from Set of eight nautical landscapes (Suite de huit Marines), 1639

A galley arriving at port to left, several rowboats in center, ships at port to right, from Set of eight nautical landscapes (Suite de huit Marines), 1639

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating Galley" From the Sutton Hoo treasure to Viking longships carrying fierce warriors, the galley has left an indelible mark on history. This versatile vessel has traversed oceans and witnessed countless adventures throughout different eras. In 1933, the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin soared through the skies, showcasing a modern interpretation of this ancient mode of transportation. Meanwhile, in 1570, Venetian galleys dominated Mediterranean waters with their graceful sails billowing against a backdrop of stunning sunsets. The trireme, renowned for its use by both Greeks and Romans, epitomized naval power during these civilizations' golden ages. A captivating fresco from Akrotiri on Thera Island transports us back to Greek civilization as we witness a vibrant ship procession captured in time. One cannot forget the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 when galleys clashed fiercely amidst tumultuous waves. It was here that history shifted course as empires collided and destinies were forever altered. Fast forward to 1921 aboard The Quest; intrepid explorers embarked upon daring expeditions across uncharted territories. On board the Indus emigrant ship or an old sailing vessel navigating vast oceans, dreams were realized and new horizons discovered. Ancient Greece comes alive once more as we envision wooden sailing boats with two grand sails gracefully gliding along azure waters. And who can ignore the poignant image of passengers on deck bidding farewell to their homelands aboard an Emigrant Ship in 1849? The galley's legacy is one intertwined with adventure, discovery, and human resilience. From ancient times to modern marvels like airships or historical treasures like those found at Sutton Hoo – each chapter tells a tale worth exploring. So let us embark on this journey through time together as we unravel the mysteries woven within every plank of these remarkable vessels.