Luigi Maria Galea: A Maltese Mariner's Vision of the Sea Luigi Maria Galea (1847–1917) stands as a singular figure in Maltese art history, renowned primarily for his captivating depictions of Royal Navy vessels and landscapes imbued with Romantic sensibilities. Born in Valletta, Malta, Galea’s artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of Victorian Britain, shaping his oeuvre through exposure to both classical training and the bur…