'Fury of the Black Flag'
'Fury of the Black Flag' dramatically chronicles the final moments of the pirate Blackbeard, as he meets his end at the hands of Lieutenant Robert Maynard. The British flag in the backdrop serves as a silent witness to the fall of a fearsome figure whose name became synonymous with piracy.
In the aftermath of his death in 1718, Blackbeard's body was subjected to a grim fate—a warning to those who would follow his path. His head was severed and hung from the bowsprit of Maynard's ship, a grisly trophy that signaled the waning of the Pirate Age. This act, a macabre epilogue to his saga, reinforced the determination of the Royal Navy to cleanse the seas of piracy.
'Fury of the Black Flag' is not just a portrayal of a battle; it is a layered narrative that juxtaposes the brash boldness of pirates against the inexorable tide of order, underscoring the transitory power of infamy and the enduring quest for control.
- 'Fury of the Black Flag' 2024
- 1 of 1 original painting (signature on back)
- 120cm (Height) x 100cm (Width) x 3cm (Depth)
- Mixed media on premium heavyweight canvas
- Ready to hang