The Battle at Gavelines and Elizabeth I at Tilbury (Pastiche)

作品描述

This large canvas painting depicts the historic Battle of Gravelines, a significant naval engagement during the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588. It also features Queen Elizabeth I at Tilbury, where she famously addressed her troops, emphasizing her resolve to defend the realm. The work, once attributed to the renowned miniature painter Nicholas Hilliard, is now considered a pastiche, likely created by an anonymous history painter. The composition combines dramatic scenes of battle with the symbolic presence of the queen, capturing the tension and heroism of the era.