Assault of corvette Maceió and schooner Dois de Dezembro

Naval battle scene depicted in a sea of ​​calm waters with small waves, white spots are observed splashing in the waters and reflexes of shots fired. In the foreground, in the center, a longboat with a man in it wearing white suits rescuing several wounded soldiers at sea. On the left, a large vessel with a white and blue flag stands out, on the hull the inscription: SARANDI. A group of sailors descend with the longboat to help several men who are at sea. At the end of the deck, an admiral with a white beard directs a spyglass to observe a ship that is on the right with the Brazilian flag flying. Soldiers in combat are seen on the masts and on the deck. In front of him, a small rowing boat with a male figure flying a blue and white flag, several men who are wounded in the sea penetrate the boat. In the background, to the left and to the right, several boats with soldiers. On the right, white fort with flag flying. Clear blue sky with white clouds. Author's signature and date in the lower left corner: E. De Martino / PINXIX / 1873. Golden wood frame with oval reserve at the bottom, in the center, with the inscription: Approach of the Corvette Maceió / June 18, 1827.