
The Armada Portrait
National Maritime Museum (Publisher)
Published on 30. January 2020
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-906367-68-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Armada Portrait is perhaps the most immediately recognisable depiction of Elizabeth I and, arguably, of any British monarch. It captures both the drama of a pivotal moment in Britain's history - the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 - and the majesty of the Tudor monarchy. But while the image it presents is one of assuredness, success and might, the portrait both overstates English power and downplays the real dangers the Armada presented to England and its queen. By understanding the portrait and its symbolism, the history of the Armada and the turbulent Elizabethan age come to life.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
30 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906367-68-8 (9781906367688)
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Persons
Christine Riding was formerly Head of Arts at Royal Museums Greenwich. Robert Blyth is Senior Curator of World and Maritime History at Royal Museums Greenwich.