That figure is very worthy of paint,and brushed on colour perhaps along with a quick story of that Large fearsome fellow who wore lighted fuses trailing from his hat and beard.
The illustration above published in 1736
A British ship built in 1710,but captured by the French in 1711,
a black hearted ship used by them as a Slaver.
Taken as a Prise by Pirates in 1717.
Then with those infamous black chains thrown overboard,and with many a mighty gun well fit for black powder ball and rusty shot installed,She was now converted to be a fast running Frigate,and renamed THE DUEEN ANNE`S REVENGE. Blackbeards Ship.
Which certainly was a great surprise for The Royal Navy!
I have written many a jot down in connection with Edward Teach, and his ship,
and far to many to site a shot down here,
But I admire your rendition of Blackbeard.
Very much BB