Spanish Armada Collection

The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). Artist: John Seymour Lucas
The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). A depiction of the apocryphal story that Sir Francis Drake (c1540-1596) played a game of bowls in Plymouth Hoe in 1588 while waiting for the tide to

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

The Summons to Surrender (An Incident in the Spanish Armada)
Artist: Cole, George Vicat - Title: The Summons to Surrender (An Incident in the Spanish Armada) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 191.1 x 306.1

Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz, van (ca 1576-1633)
Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

EVNT2A-00047
Retreat of the Spanish Armada from England in stormy seas, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Lord Howard of Effingham (1536-1624), 1st Earl of Nottingham - Daniel Mytens (studio of)
Oil on Canvas 243 x 155 17th C

The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. The ships of the Spanish fleet are shown in combat with British vessels

Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: H Robinson
Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English statesman and admiral Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624)

Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Artist: Thomas Cockson
Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624), Earl of Nottingham. The Armada and the English fleet in Cadizin is in the background

Martin Frobisher, English explorer
Martin Frobisher (c.1535-1594), English navigator and explorer. Frobisher became a cabin boy in 1544 and rose to the rank of captain by 1565

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada and the English Royal Navy in the English Channel, 1588. Line engraving, 16th century

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Two battles between the English Royal Navy and the Spanish Armada. Left: The Spanish galleon San Salvador is set on fire and captured by the English

A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation', published 1577 (engraving)
3789056 A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation', published 1577 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Queen Elizabeth I animating her Troops at Tilbury, on the threat of the Spanish Armada (engraving)
8632463 Queen Elizabeth I animating her Troops at Tilbury, on the threat of the Spanish Armada (engraving) by English School

Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho)
8641479 Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588)

Elizabeth I of England
3329921 Elizabeth I of England; (add.info.: Portrait of Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) was Queen of England and Ireland. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elizabeth I inspects her troops at Tilbury (engraving)
2911189 Elizabeth I inspects her troops at Tilbury (engraving); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (7 September 1533- 24 March 1603) inspects her troops at Tilbury, 1588

Spanish Armada or Great Armada (engraving)
2911204 Spanish Armada or Great Armada (engraving); (add.info.: Spanish Armada or Great Armada, an unsuccessful attempted invasion of England by Spain in 1588.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Spanish fleet of ships during the Armada
3329520 The Spanish fleet of ships during the Armada; (add.info.: Painting depicting the Spanish fleet of ships during the Armada. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

"Those huge castles of Castilian King" (engraving)
8636228 "Those huge castles of Castilian King" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 19th century (engraving)
3779180 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603) was Queen of England November 1558 until her death

If there had been submarines at the time of the Armada (engraving)
8672624 If there had been submarines at the time of the Armada (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Sea Adventure: The fireships in Calais Roads (colour litho)
8668736 Sea Adventure: The fireships in Calais Roads (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fireships in Calais Roads)

Course of Spanish Armada, British Isles and Ireland, 1588 (print)
7419890 Course of Spanish Armada, British Isles and Ireland, 1588 (print); (add.info.: Ornamental map, decorated allegorically)

The invincible armada
3329972 The invincible armada; Universal History Archive/UIG.

English fire-ships burning among the Spanish Armada (coloured engraving)
8642207 English fire-ships burning among the Spanish Armada (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drake following the Armada (engraving)
8655222 Drake following the Armada (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drake following the Armada. Illustration for Young England (1893).); © Look and Learn.

Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
FLO4622896 Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

The Glorious Defeat of the Spanish Armada, between Dover and Calais in 1588 (engraving)
8632464 The Glorious Defeat of the Spanish Armada, between Dover and Calais in 1588 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elizabeth I of England
3329544 Elizabeth I of England; (add.info.: Portrait of Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) was Queen of England and Ireland. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Spanish Armada, 16th century (engraving)
3118963 The Spanish Armada, 16th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Engraving depicting The Spanish Armada, a Spanish fleet of 130 ships that sailed from A Coruna)

Resolution of a Council of War of the English Naval Commanders to pursue the Spanish Armada until 'we have cleared
KDC441054 Resolution of a Council of War of the English Naval Commanders to pursue the Spanish Armada until 'we have cleared our own coast', 1 August

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving)
3779427 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533 -1603) was Queen of England November 1558 until her death

'There's plenty of time to win this game and thrash the Spaniards too', 1944 (oil on canvas)
CH24079 'There's plenty of time to win this game and thrash the Spaniards too', 1944 (oil on canvas) by Bennett

Spanish Armada Dyptich, 16th century (painting)
3849707 Spanish Armada Dyptich, 16th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Spanish Armada Dyptich, St Faith's church, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.Detail)

Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada. (From the Series of the life of Pope Paul III), 1687. Found in the Collection of the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza.

The Spanish Armada off the English Coast in 1588, c.1620-c.1625. Creator: Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen
The Spanish Armada off the English Coast in 1588, c.1620-c.1625

Portrait of Justinus of Nassau (1559-1631), c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Justinus of Nassau (1559-1631), c.1609-c.1633

'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Unveiling Ceremony -- The Creator
'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Unveiling Ceremony -- The Duke of Edinburgh leaving for the Guildhall, 1890. From "The Graphic

'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Banquet at the Guildhall Creator
'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Banquet at the Guildhall, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Civic Procession passing Creator: Unknown
'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Civic Procession passing down George Street, 1890. From "The Graphic

'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Armada Memorial Statue -- Creator
'The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Armada Memorial Statue -- Showing its Position on the Hoe, 1890. From "The Graphic

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

There is time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too, said Drake, 1588, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
There is time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too, said Drake, 1588, (1905). Francis Drake plays bowls before doing battle with the Spanish Armada

Chart of the Spanish Armadas course, 1588 (1893). Pines engraving of 1739, of a tapestry then in the House of Lords. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

The Ark Royal, 1588. The Ark Royal was an English galleon originally ordered by Sir Walter Raleigh and later purchased for the Tudor navy

Alexander Farnses, Duke of Parma and Placenza. Alexandre Farnese, Duc de Parme
5913160 Alexander Farnses, Duke of Parma and Placenza. Alexandre Farnese, Duc de Parme. In lace ruff collar and armour breastplate, with chain of the order of the Golden Fleece

Fleet of English ships at sea lighting warning beacons
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"The Spanish Armada: A Historic Naval Encounter" In the year 1588, a formidable fleet known as the Spanish Armada set its sights on England's shores. This pivotal moment in history is beautifully depicted in John Seymour Lucas' painting, "The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880. " The artwork captures the tension and anticipation felt by both sides as they prepared for battle. One can almost hear the cries of command and feel the adrenaline rush through their veins when looking at "The Summons to Surrender (An Incident in the Spanish Armada). " It showcases a decisive moment during this epic clash between Spain and England. Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen's painting, "Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, " transports us back to that fateful time around 1620-1625. The artist skillfully portrays the sheer magnitude of this naval campaign with ships stretching across the horizon. Amongst those who played key roles was Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham. H Robinson's portrait from early-mid 19th century immortalizes him as an influential figure during this historic event. Similarly, Thomas Cockson's depiction of Lord Howard of Effingham provides a glimpse into his commanding presence circa 1600. Martin Frobisher also left his mark on history as an English explorer involved in these events. His contributions are not forgotten thanks to various artistic representations such as Daniel Mytens' portrayal of Lord Howard of Effingham from studio work. The defeat suffered by Don Pedro Valdes aboard his galleon is symbolized by an English playing card depicting this significant victory over Spain. This three-of-diamonds card serves as a reminder that even against overwhelming odds, triumph can be achieved. A line engraving from the 16th century showcases one crucial battle between the Spanish Armada and English Royal Navy in the treacherous waters of the English Channel. This print captures the intensity of combat, illustrating the determination and bravery displayed by both sides.