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A Galley off a Mediterranean Port

Lorenzo a Castro (1644–1700)

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A Galley off a Mediterranean Port

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An imaginary view of a galley off a Mediterranean port, framed by a decorative ruined arch on the far right. There are people on the quay and several small craft in the water. There is a tall statue on the quay and more ships can be seen beyond in the harbour. The artist had some knowledge of Mediterranean ports and a large part of his output consists of such imaginary scenes with several galleys. Castro was a Dutch painter and Master of the Painters' Guild at Leiden,1664–1665, though presumably of Spanish extraction. His first name sometimes appears as 'Laureys'.

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Title

A Galley off a Mediterranean Port

Date

c.1672–1686

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 41.9 x W 51.5 cm

Accession number

BHC0878

Work type

Painting

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Lorenzo a Castro

1644–1700

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