The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords: Representing the Several Engagements between the English and Spanish Fleets, in the ever memorable year 1588

Object summary

Title: The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords: Representing the Several Engagements between the English and Spanish Fleets, in the ever memorable year 1588
Object ID: AF-HB-0329
Date made: 1739
Place made: United Kingdom, England
Vendor: Bowles, Thomas
Draftsman: Lempriere, Clement
Engraver: Pine, John
Publisher, engraver: Pine, John
Object type: Engraving
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
On view: No

Description

Colored. Reproduction of a tapestry in a cycle depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, once hanging in the House of Lords, designed by Vroom and woven in Spierincx's workshop. The plate has an ornamental border including portrait medallions. 1739.