A Sea Battle between Christians and Turks

Johannes Lingelbach (1622 - 1674)

York Art Gallery

1670 - 1674

Thought to depict the Battle of Lepanto where the Ottoman Empire was defeated by the Holy League. 2 boats meet in the sea and the occupants are involved in hand to hand combat.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 34 x 43 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £13000 ( Total: £22,000)
• ArtFunded in: 2001
• Vendor: John Mitchell & Son

Provenance

European private collection; sold Sotheby's NY 21/5/1998 (lot 38); bought by vendor.

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