This painting shows the Battle of Solent in 1545 between English and French fleets. The flagship of King Henry VIII, the Mary Rose, sank during that fight close to Portsmouth (can be seen a bit left from the middle of the painting).
This painting shows the Battle of Solent in 1545 between English and French fleets. The flagship of King Henry VIII, the Mary Rose, sank during that fight close to Portsmouth (can be seen a bit left from the middle of the painting).