The scene describes the capture of the spanish frigate esmeralda in the port of callao on november 6, 1820 by chilean forces under the command of lord cochrane. Object Type: painting. Date: before 1877. Dimensions: height: 85 cm (33.4 in); width: 144 cm (56.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Colección del Banco de Chile. Captura de la Esmeralda