Original artwork description:

In 1733 the Spanish gold fleet called La Plata sailed from Mexico laded with gold for the King of Spain when a sudden typhoon destroyed the fleet. Many ships sank while others were blown ashore like this broken galleon. The Conquistadors are trying to get the treasure ashore before the sea reclaims the vessel.
This painting has been created using professional grade acrylics on 118lb archival grade acrylics paper. The size is 16X20 inches or 40X50 centimeters.

Materials used:

acrylics, canvas paper

Tags:

#sailors #boat #sailing #treasured objects #spain #boats on #ship #shipwreck #sailing ship #sails #treasure #conquistador #spainish treasure #spainsh art