Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), Admiral and circumnavigator
Sitter associated with 35 portraits
The most famous of all English seafarers, Drake earned his fame and fortune through his skilful seamanship and outstandingly successful piracy. His circumnavigation of the globe from 1577-81 involved a number of very profitable raids on Spanish ships and ports. Drake's increasingly frequent and serious attacks during the 1580s were an important factor contributing to Philips II's decision to launch the Armada against England in 1588. Drake served as vice-admiral of the English fleet which defeated the Armada.
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1779
NPG D25406
by James Barry
etching, published 1792 (1 May 1791)
NPG D14598
possibly by William Holl Sr
stipple engraving, probably early 19th century
NPG D25409
by William Holl Sr
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D25412
possibly by Edward Harding
line engraving, possibly early 19th century
NPG D25415
'Admiral Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth' (Sir Francis Drake)
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably early 19th century
NPG D2284
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, early 19th century
NPG D17126
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
Pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, September 1813 (late 16th century)
NPG D17245
after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably mid 18th century
NPG D25405
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, circa 1746
NPG D35386
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, circa 1746
NPG D20445
by Henry Meyer, published by Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor & Jones, and published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, after William Hilton, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 1 March 1820
NPG D35384
by Robert Sargent Austin, printed by The Baynard Press, probably after Jodocus Hondius
chromolithograph, published 1943
NPG D35387
after Unknown artist
carbon print, 1949 or before (16th century)
NPG D35385
Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon
Golden Hind, Brixham, Devon
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