Antique Framed Print : Sir Francis Drake, English explorer
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Sir Francis Drake, English explorer
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English explorer and pirate. He was the second man to circumnavigate the globe. After earning his fortune plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean, Drake was sponsored by Queen Elizabeth I to lead an expedition to the Pacific (1577). The fleet was battered by storms in South America, but Drake continued alone in the Golden Hind, robbing Spanish vessels as he went. Within 3 years he had crossed the Pacific, rounded Africa and returned to England, where he was knighted in spite of Spanish demands for his punishment. He earned further distinction for helping to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588
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Media ID 6410978
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16th Century Coloured Artwork Dead Explorer Francis Knight Knighted Pirate Portraits Sailor Sixteenth Buccaneer Circumnavigator
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.1cm x 24.4cm (7.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the legendary Sir Francis Drake, an English explorer and pirate who left an indelible mark on history. Born around 1540, Drake became renowned as the second man to successfully circumnavigate the globe. His audacious exploits included plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean, amassing a considerable fortune. In 1577, Queen Elizabeth I sponsored Drake's ambitious expedition to the Pacific. Despite facing treacherous storms in South America that battered his fleet, Drake persevered alone aboard his ship named Golden Hind. Along his perilous journey, he fearlessly raided Spanish vessels with impunity. Within three years of setting sail, Drake accomplished what seemed impossible at that time – crossing the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, rounding Africa's Cape of Good Hope, and triumphantly returning to England. In recognition of his remarkable achievements and defiance against Spanish demands for punishment, Queen Elizabeth I knighted him. Drake further solidified his place in history by playing a pivotal role in defeating the mighty Spanish Armada during their invasion attempt on England in 1588. His strategic brilliance helped secure victory for Britain against overwhelming odds. This colored artwork immortalizes Sir Francis Drake as a dashing figure from the sixteenth century – a sailor adorned with knighthood and known both as an explorer and buccaneer. Through this fascinating portrait captured by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of this intrepid adventurer's enduring legacy within British history.
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