Blackrock Castle
by Andrzej Szczerski
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Title
Blackrock Castle
Artist
Andrzej Szczerski
Medium
Painting - Digital Painting
Description
Blackrock Castle,old postcard from 1890 by andy551
Digital painting(photoshop,pen tablet and texture)
Blackrock Castle, formerly Mahon Castle, is a 16th century castle located about 2km from the heart of Cork city, Ireland on the banks of the River Lee.
In the late 16th century, the citizens of Cork appealed to Queen Elizabeth I to construct a fort at Blackrock to "repel pirates and other invaders". In or around 1600, a round tower was constructed to safeguard against pirates "carrying away" vessels entering the harbour. Earliest remains today are a circular tower right on the water's edge, 10.5m in diameter, with walls 2.2m thick to withstand cannons.
Blackrock Castle was in the ownership of the City of Cork following a charter of James I to the City in 1608. The castle is later referred to in the Council Book of Cork in 1613 and 1614. In 1722 the old four-storey tower was destroyed by fire and new one built by the citizens, costing �296.
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October 23rd, 2012
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Comments (20)
Mariola Bitner
Another beauty Andrzej! I love the textured background and the color tone - creates a very magical mood! Pozdrowienia! V/F
Lois Bryan
Beautiful, Andy!!!!! Wonderful tones ... and what a fascinating castle!!!!! I love it!!! f/v
Dawn Senior-Trask
What a magical image! It's good to have your description to keep us from viewing this as a fairy tale when in fact it had a grim military purpose. Your painting is so rich with visual and historical resonance! Beautifully done! v/f
Bedros Awak
Muted colors has a great effect on this image, in matter of fact has the right and adequate proportion to be the perfect view...V,F,T,G)
Deborah Benoit
Absolutely love this one too Andy, awesome work!!! f/v
Andrzej Szczerski replied:
Many thanks for this wonderful visit , and what a lovely comment, thank you!
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