Galley of the 16th century, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix, 1878

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"Galley of the 16th Century" is an illustration from the book "Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance," written and engraved by Paul Lacroix in 1878. Despite the attribution to Raphael, also known as Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino, this illustration cannot be the work of the Italian master, as Raphael lived in the 16th century (1483-1520) and the book was published in the 19th century. The illustration likely reflects the historical and artistic interests of the 19th century, particularly in the Renaissance period, and represents the type of vessel used during the 16th century, known as a galley. Galleys were long, narrow ships primarily propelled by oars, with a single mast and a sail, and were used for warfare, trade, and piracy during the Renaissance.

Paul Lacroix (1806-1884), also known as the Bibliophile Jacob, was a French author and historian known for his works on the history of culture and the arts. His book "Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" encompasses a wide range of topics, including the history of scientific thought, literature, and the visual arts during these periods. The illustration in question serves as a visual representation of the maritime technology of the 16th century, providing readers with a historical context for the developments in science and literature discussed in the book.

As an illustration within a 19th-century publication, "Galley of the 16th Century" would be part of Lacroix's effort to visually document and interpret the past, rather than a direct work of Raphael. The attribution to Raphael in the title of the illustration is likely a mistake or a misunderstanding, as the timelines of the artist and the publication do not align. Therefore, the illustration should be properly credited to Paul Lacroix or the actual illustrator who worked on the book, rather than Raphael.

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