Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Galera Veneziana" Signed lower right. Original Oil on Masonite painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands History's Greatest Fighting Ships sheetlet issued December 1, 1998. In the 17th Century, the Italian Galera Veneziana was considered the finest warship afloat. Nearly 137 feet in length, this low-profile vessel was propelled by a single sail and banks of oarsmen pulling on long, slender sweeps that could propel the craft at speeds up to seven knots. Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 17 in. Unframed. (B15998)