Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 8 August 1588

作品描述

The Defeat of the Spanish Armada is a 1796 history painting by the French-born British artist Philip James de Loutherbourg. A battle seascape it depicts the defeat of the Spanish Armada at the Battle of Gravelines in 1588, thwarting Philip II's attempt to invade England. The painting captures the dramatic moment of the Armada's defeat, showcasing the chaos and intensity of the naval battle with vivid details of ships, cannon fire, and the turbulent sea.