K HENRY IId. 1732-33

Engraving | 39.4 x 24.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 631338

Description

Engraving of Henry II, King of England. Bust length with short hair, crown, and robes. Within an oval border of leaves on a pedestal with a scene from his reign, depicting the murder of the Archbishop Thomas Beckett at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. With title on pedestal and with coat of arms below. A plate from James Mechell's edition of Paul de Rapin-Thoyras' History of England (1732-33). For another impression see RCIN 600204.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection James Smith
(engraver)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Henry II, King of England (1133-89)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving

engraving

Measurements

39.4 x 24.8 cm (whole object)

35.8 x 23.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Portrait Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints

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