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Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)
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Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337860 Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 149.5x159 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown
This painting shows three of the greatest characters of Elizabethan seafaring. Thomas Cavendish is the least well known of the three, but he circumnavigated the world eight years after Drake in 1586.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This oil on canvas print depicts three legendary figures of Elizabethan seafaring: Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir John Hawkins. The trio stands proudly together, their expressions a mix of determination and pride as they gaze out towards the horizon.
While Sir Francis Drake is perhaps the most well-known of the three, having famously circumnavigated the globe in 1577-1580, Thomas Cavendish's own achievement should not be overlooked. Just eight years after Drake's historic voyage, Cavendish set out on his own journey around the world in 1586.
The painting captures a moment frozen in time - a testament to the courage and adventurous spirit that defined these men and shaped England's maritime history. Each figure exudes strength and authority, embodying the boldness and daring that characterized Elizabethan exploration.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a time when brave sailors like Cavendish, Drake, and Hawkins sailed into uncharted waters in search of glory and riches. Their legacy lives on through stories like this one - immortalized in art for future generations to admire and draw inspiration from.
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