File:Gheeraerts Francis Drake 1591.jpg

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Summary

Artist



Alternative names	Marcus Garrard, Marcus Garret (II), Marcus Geeraerts the Younger, Marcus Geeraerts (II), Marcus Gerard (II), Marcus Geerarts
Description	English painter
Date of birth/death	1561 or 1562 (?)	19 January 1636
Location of birth/death	Bruges	London
Work location	England

Description

Sir Francis Drake wearing the Drake Jewel or Drake Pendant at his waist

Date

1591

Dimensions

1169 x 914 mm

Current location

National Maritime Museum

	Native name	National Maritime Museum
	Location	Greenwich, London, England
	Coordinates	51° 28′ 52.00″ N, 0° 0′ 20.00″ W
	Established	1937
	Website	www.nmm.ac.uk

Inscriptions

Coat of arms top left

Source/Photographer

http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/displayRepro.cfm?reproID=BHC2662

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