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An Ancient Naval Battle
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An Ancient Naval Battle

Michele Greco · c. 1540 - c. 1559 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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An ancient naval battle with small galleys. The two foremost are elaborately decorated with narrative scenes. Possibly based on a scene on the Column of Trajan. See also the possible pendant.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printtrireme, galley
Credit lineEen antieke zeeslag. c. 1540 - c. 1559. Michele Greco. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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