This artwork is titled "La victoria in favore di Christiani," created by Mario Cartaro and published by Antonio Lafreri in 1572. It depicts the Battle of Lepanto, a significant naval engagement that occurred on October 7, 1571, near Lepanto, Greece, between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. The work is an etching and engraving, a common medium for detailed illustrations in the 16th century. It displays a bird’s-eye view of the battle, showing the strategic layout of the fleets. The composition is dense with intricate details, highlighting the chaotic and dynamic nature of naval warfare.
This is a reproduction print of a historical map




















