"1588" 1912

"1588" is a 1912 etching by Scottish artist James McBey (1883-1959). The artwork depicts a ship wrecked on a rocky shore. The image's detail suggests a stormy sea with rough waves and dramatic clouds, emphasized by the artist's use of bold, expressive lines. The subject matter and style of the etching are reminiscent of the Romantic era, particularly the work of J.M.W. Turner. McBey's etching captures the drama of a maritime disaster, serving as a reminder of the dangers of the sea. The title suggests that the artwork is a visual representation of a historical event, which could be the Spanish Armada's defeat in 1588.