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Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho)
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Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho)
5230138 Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581. Illustration from Exploration and Adventure, edited by Sir Percy Sykes (George Newnes, Limited, London).); © Look and Learn
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Deptford Elizabeth I Elizabethan Elizabethan Era 1558–1603 Explorers Francis Drake Golden Hind House Of Tudor Knighted Knighthood Knighting Sir Francis Drake Tudor Dynasty Tudor Period Tudor Times Tudors Dynasty 16 16th Xvi Xvith Sixteenth Century
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This print captures a significant moment in British history as Queen Elizabeth I bestows knighthood upon Sir Francis Drake aboard his legendary ship, the Golden Hind. The scene is set in Deptford in 1581, and the vivid colors of this lithograph bring to life the grandeur and splendor of the occasion. Queen Elizabeth I, dressed in her regal Tudor attire, stands tall on the deck of the Golden Hind with an air of authority. With a ceremonial sword held high above her head, she knights Sir Francis Drake who kneels before her in humble reverence. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and admiration for both monarch and explorer. The image not only showcases this iconic event but also provides insight into the spirit of exploration and adventure that characterized this era. It symbolizes England's rise as a global power during its golden age of discovery. The attention to detail in depicting costumes and dress adds authenticity to this historical representation. Every element - from Drake's elaborate armor to Queen Elizabeth's majestic gown - reflects the opulence associated with royalty during that time. This photograph print serves as a visual testament to Britain's rich heritage, capturing an extraordinary moment when two influential figures intersected: one representing monarchy at its height, while the other personifying courage and ambition on uncharted seas.
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