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The Sea Fight between Admiral Blake and the Spaniards (engraving)
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The Sea Fight between Admiral Blake and the Spaniards (engraving)
5989737 The Sea Fight between Admiral Blake and the Spaniards (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea Fight between Admiral Blake and the Spaniards. Illustration for An Impartial History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England during the reign of King Charles the First by Jacob Hooper (London, 1744).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23592100
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Admiral Blake Civil Wars English Civil War Jacob Hooper King Charles I King Charles The First Parliamentarians Rebellion Reign Royalist Royalists Sea Fight Seventeenth Spaniards Stuart
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This engraving, titled "The Sea Fight between Admiral Blake and the Spaniards" transports us back to a significant moment in history during the 17th century. The artwork, created by an English School artist in the 18th century, depicts a dramatic naval battle that took place during the English Civil War. Intriguingly, this print was originally intended as an illustration for Jacob Hooper's book "An Impartial History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England during the reign of King Charles I". It offers viewers a glimpse into one of many conflicts that occurred between Royalists and Parliamentarians during this tumultuous period. The central focus of the engraving is Admiral Blake, who led his fleet against Spanish forces. With meticulous detail and skillful rendering, we witness ships engaged in fierce combat on stormy seas. The tension is palpable as cannonballs fly through the air and smoke billows from cannons. Through this artwork, we are reminded not only of historical events but also of humanity's enduring fascination with war and conflict. It serves as a visual testament to both our capacity for destruction and our unwavering determination to defend what we believe in. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's collection, let us reflect on how these battles shaped nations' destinies while acknowledging their profound impact on countless lives caught up in these turbulent times.
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