Man of War between two Galleys 1565

This engraving, *Man of War between two Galleys*, is a work by Pieter Bruegel the Elder from 1565. The scene depicts a dramatic naval battle between two galleys, with the action taking place under a swirling sky filled with celestial bodies. The sky is teeming with mythological imagery, like the celestial chariot of the sun and the constellation of Pegasus. The battle itself is rendered with realistic detail, showing the ships' rigging, sails, and the figures of the sailors. This piece is a testament to Bruegel's talent for combining realism with the fantastical.