Sea Fight with Barbary Corsairs | Laureys a Castro | 17th Century

A Sea Fight with Barbary Corsairs by Laureys a Castro (fl. 1664–1700) is a dramatic depiction of a naval battle between European warships and Barbary corsairs. Filled with billowing sails, cannon smoke, and sailors struggling in the sea, the painting vividly captures the intensity of 17th-century maritime warfare.

Historical Context: The Barbary corsairs were North African privateers who raided merchant shipping across the Mediterranean and Atlantic, leading to frequent conflicts with European naval powers during the 1600s. This painting reflects the dangers of sea travel and the ongoing struggle for control of vital trade routes.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 c