She carefully prepared England for the colonization of the Americas. She also helped the arts in England by constructing several different buildings for the display of paintings and theater. One of her best-known paintings is titled Elizabeth I: The Armada Portrait. This work of art was created in memory of the Great Sea Battle of 1588, a battle in which the English navy destroyed a Spanish fleet sent to overthrow the Virgin Queen. It depicts Elizabeth with perfect posture and her hand resting on a globe, which represents her power. Her black and white dress represents her high rank while her pearls represent