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SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Ships set on fire by the English fleet and sent toward the Spanish Armada, to scatter their fleet at Calais, 1588. Line engraving by John Pine from The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords, published in 1739
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SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Ships set on fire by the English fleet and sent toward the Spanish Armada, to scatter their fleet at Calais, 1588. Line engraving by John Pine from The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords, published in 1739
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1588 Battle Calais Coat Of Arms Defeat Elizabethan English Channel Fire Fleet Heraldry Pine Royal Navy Sailing Ship Ship Spanish Spanish Armada War Ship
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the dramatic clash between the Spanish Armada and the English fleet in 1588. In this scene, we witness the strategic brilliance of the English as they set fire to their own ships and send them hurtling towards the mighty Spanish Armada at Calais. The purpose? To scatter and disorientate their formidable opponent. The line engraving by John Pine, taken from The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords and published in 1739, beautifully depicts this intense battle scene with intricate details. The Elizabethan warships dominate the foreground, proudly displaying their coats of arms representing England's royal navy. As flames engulf these vessels, billowing smoke fills the air while waves crash against their hulls. The defeat suffered by Spain's Renaissance-era armada is palpable as chaos unfolds amidst a backdrop of French shores. This historic confrontation symbolizes not only a clash between two powerful nations but also represents a turning point in naval warfare. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to relive this significant event through this mesmerizing print from their Carousel Collection. It serves as a reminder of England's triumph over adversity and showcases how art can immortalize moments that shaped our world forever.
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