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Resolution of a Council of War of the English commanders, 1st August 1588. Artist: Sir Francis Drake
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Resolution of a Council of War of the English commanders, 1st August 1588. Artist: Sir Francis Drake
Resolution of a Council of War of the English commanders against the Spanish Armada after the defeat of the latter off Gravelines, 1st August 1588. Signed by Charles Howard, Lord Howard of Effingham, Lord High Admiral, George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, Lord Thomas Howard, Edmund Shefield, Lord Shefield, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Edward Hoby, Sir John Hawkins, and Captain Thomas Fenner. From the first series of Facsimiles of royal, historical, literary and other autographs in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum: Series I - V, (London, 1899)
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This print captures a historic moment in English naval history - the Resolution of a Council of War of the English commanders against the Spanish Armada. Painted by none other than Sir Francis Drake himself, this masterpiece depicts the aftermath of the Spanish Armada's defeat off Gravelines on 1st August 1588. In this vividly colored and meticulously detailed image, we see an assembly of esteemed figures who played crucial roles in securing victory for England. The signed document showcased prominently at the center bears witness to their united efforts. Among those present are Charles Howard, Lord Howard of Effingham, George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, Lord Thomas Howard, Edmund Shefield, Sir Edward Hoby, Sir John Hawkins, and Captain Thomas Fenner. The atmosphere is charged with both relief and determination as these legendary commanders discuss strategies to further weaken their defeated foe. Their expressions reveal a mix of pride for their triumph and anticipation for future battles that lie ahead. As we delve into this remarkable piece from the first series of Facsimiles housed in the British Museum's Department of Manuscripts collection (London), we are transported back to a time when naval warfare was at its peak. This print serves as a testament to not only Sir Francis Drake's artistic talent but also his significant contributions as one of England's most celebrated sea captains during the sixteenth century. With every brushstroke and carefully crafted detail captured within this photograph print by Heritage Images, viewers can't help but feel immersed in an era defined by epic battles fought upon treacherous seas.
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