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Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English Armada commanded by Francis Drake. Memorial of Maria Pita asking the king for compensation for her services during the siege, 1596. From General Archive of Simancas. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain
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1589 1596 Armada Camara Claim Claiming Compensation Coruna Corunna Defense Document Fernandez Galicia Galician Heroine Letter Manuscript Maria Mayor Philip Pita Reclaiming Reign Request Reward Services Siege Reclaim
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the courage and resilience of Spanish heroine Maria Pita into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Maria Pita, taken from Prisma Archivo Fotografico at Mary Evans Prints Online, commemorates her legendary defense of Corunna against the English in 1589. King Philip II recognized her bravery by awarding her the rank of ensign. Our museum-quality print, with its rich colors and intricate details, is a testament to the enduring legacy of this remarkable woman. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let the story of Maria Pita continue to inspire you every day.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Maria Pita, a Galician woman of great courage and resilience, is immortalized in this historical image as she petitions King Philip II for compensation for her heroic actions during the defense of Corunna against the English Armada in 1589. The English, led by Francis Drake, laid siege to the city for over a month, but Maria Pita and the city's defenders held strong. In recognition of her bravery, King Philip II awarded Maria Pita the rank of ensign. However, after the siege, she felt that her services had not been adequately rewarded. In this memorial, she humbly requests the king to reconsider her claim for compensation. The photograph, taken from the Maria Pita House Museum in Corunna, Spain, depicts a manuscript or document detailing Maria Pita's petition. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 16th century and the tumultuous reign of King Philip II. The document, now preserved in the General Archive of Simancas, provides a testament to Maria Pita's unwavering spirit and her determination to be recognized for her contributions to the defense of her city. Maria Pita's story is a reminder of the indomitable spirit of the Galician people and their unyielding commitment to their land. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, and her memory lives on in the annals of Spanish history.
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