Lepanto Collection

Venetian Galley 1570
A Venetian Galley (Galleas) at the time of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Lepanto (Monleon)
BATTLE OF LEPANTO The Spanish & Venetian fleets, commanded by Don John of Austria, defeat the Turkish fleet and end Turkish naval supremacy in Mediterranean

John of Austria, illegitimate son of Charles Quint, 1880 (engraving)
5242613 John of Austria, illegitimate son of Charles Quint, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix pub. London c. 1880)

Trinidadians Fray Juan Gil and Fray Anton de la Bella released Cervantes from captivity in Algiers in 1580 (engraving)
CUL4893324 Trinidadians Fray Juan Gil and Fray Anton de la Bella released Cervantes from captivity in Algiers in 1580 (engraving) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: CERVANTES SAAVEDRA)

Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul
5242605 Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix pub

Juan de Austria, Don (1545-1578). Spanish prince, natural son of Charles V and Barbara Blomberg
CUL4861095 Juan de Austria, Don (1545-1578). Spanish prince, natural son of Charles V and Barbara Blomberg. Portrait after the statue erected in Messina in 1572. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza

Battle of Lepanto (line engraving)
1579693 Battle of Lepanto (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Lepanto. Engraved by L. Cornelisz. Dated 1590.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Doge of Venice and his counsel. 16th century (manuscript at the Bibliotheque Nationale)
542908 Doge of Venice and his counsel. 16th century (manuscript at the Bibliotheque Nationale); (add.info.: Plate marking the naval victory of Lepanto, 1571)

Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at
5242576 Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at Lepanto, 1571

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

Hayreddin Barbarossa (1478-1546). Ottoman admiral
Hayreddin Barbarossa (c. 1478-1546). Ottoman admiral. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576). Spanish military, poltician and diplomat. Governor of the Duchy of Milan (1572-1573) and the Netherlands (1573-1576). Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta

Battle of Lepanto (fresco)
3359346 Battle of Lepanto (fresco) by Coli, G. (1643-81) & Gherardi, F. (1643-1704); Galleria Colonna, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Lepanto, Giovanni Coli and Filippo Gherardi, ceiling fresco)

The Battle of Lepanto, 1623 (oil on canvas)
LAF470872 The Battle of Lepanto, 1623 (oil on canvas) by Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652); 176x315 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

The Royal Wedding at Athens (engraving)
1596262 The Royal Wedding at Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Athens)

Battle of Lepanto (fresco) (b / w photo)
736900 Battle of Lepanto (fresco) (b/w photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info)

The Battle of Zonchio, August 1499
The Battle of Zonchio, also known as the Battle of Sapienza or the First Battle of Lepanto, August 1499, during the Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503). 1499

Marcantonio II Colonna, triumphant victor of Lepanto (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
736903 Marcantonio II Colonna, triumphant victor of Lepanto (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Pulzone, Scipione (Il Gaetano) (1550-98); Galleria Colonna, Rome

The barge of the President of France approaching the Italian battleship Lepanto (colour litho)
2782192 The barge of the President of France approaching the Italian battleship Lepanto (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice (b / w photo)
1593575 The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon and Nice)

The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon (litho)
1593574 The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franco-Italian Festivities at Toulon)

The President of France on board the Italian battleship Lepanto (colour litho)
2782193 The President of France on board the Italian battleship Lepanto (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battleship Lepanto (oil on canvas)
702907 Battleship Lepanto (oil on canvas) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Launched in 1883)

BATTLE OF LEPANTO The battle-plan of Don Juan (son of Carl V) whereby he defeated the Turkish fleet Date: 7 October 1571

Naval battle of Lepanto, battle waged in 7th October 1571 when John of Austria was the commander. Oil, 1887

Portrait of John of Austria (1545-1578), Spanish prince, natural son of Charles V and victor at the Battle of Lepanto (1571), oil painting

Naval battle of Lepanto, a battle commanded by Juan of Austria on 07. 10. 1571, Oil, 1887
Naval battle of Lepanto, a battle commanded by Juan of Austria on 07.10.1571, Oil, 1887

Juan of Austria (1545-1578), son of Carlos I, Spanish general victor at the Battle of Lepanto (1571), engraving in the collection illustrious men

Battle of Lepanto, detail of the top of the canvas by Paolo Veronese

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583. Found in the Collection of Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vaticano

Original map of the Battle of Lepanto of October 10, 1571. Naval Battle in the Gulf of Corinth between the Ottoman fleet, led by Ali Pasha, and the Holy League (Venice, Pontifical States)

LUNA Y NOVICIO, Juan (1857-1899). Naval Battle of Lepanto. 1887. Naval battle in the Gulf of Corinth between the Ottoman fleet, commanded by Al� aja, and the fleet of the Holy League (Venice)

Turkish defeat in the Battle of Lepanto, 1571
Defeat of the Turkish fleet by the Holy League under Don Juan of Austria, Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Of Austria, 1547 To 1578, Aka Don John Of Austria Or Don Juan De Austria. Illegitimate Son Of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Iron Shield Presented To Don John Of Austria By Pope Pius V For His Services To Christendom After The Victory At Lepanto, 1571

Battle Of Lepanto Nafpaktos Greece October 7, 1571

Battle Of Lepanto Greece1571

Battle Of Lepanto
The allied Papal, Spanish, Venetian and Genoese fleets, under Don John of Austria, stand victorious over the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto (Navpaktos) on the 7th October, 1571

MICHIELI, Andrea, called Il Vicentino (1542-1617). The Battle of Lepanto. Detail. Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Artist: Jenichen, Balthasar (active 1560-1590)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Private Collection

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"Lepanto: A Historic Naval Battle that Shaped Empires and Legends" Step back in time to the year 1570, where a Venetian Galley sails through the Mediterranean waters. Little did they know that their journey would soon intertwine with one of history's most significant events - the Battle of Lepanto. Lepanto, located in Monleon, witnessed an epic clash between two naval powers - the Ottoman Empire led by Hayreddin Barbarossa and the Spanish military commanded by Luis de Requesens y Zuniga. This battle was not only fought on water but also etched onto maps, frescoes, and canvases for generations to come. The original map of the Battle showcases its strategic importance as both sides maneuvered their fleets amidst turbulent waves. The intensity is captured vividly in a stunning fresco depicting this historic encounter. Centuries later, artists immortalized this momentous event through oil paintings like "The Battle of Lepanto" from 1623. Cannons on Italian battleship they were engraved meticulously by Ernesto Mancastropa from a photograph taken by Conti-Vecchi in 1890. These cannons symbolize the technological advancements that shaped warfare during this era. Beyond warfare, Lepanto holds tales beyond its naval significance. An engraving titled "The Royal Wedding at Athens" transports us to another time when celebrations echoed through these lands. While often depicted in black-and-white photographs or monochrome frescoes, it is essential to remember that battles like Zonchio in August 1499 paved the way for future conflicts such as Lepanto itself. Marcantonio II Colonna emerged victorious from this battle before his triumphant role at Lepanto was immortalized on canvas. Lepanto remains more than just a name; it represents an era defined by power struggles and conquests across vast seas.