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William Sherwin (1645-1711)

A Perspective of WESTMINSTER-ABBYfrom the High-Altar to the West end, Shewing the manner of His Majesties CROWNING. c.1685-7

Engraving | 37.5 x 49.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 750180

A Perspective of WESTMINSTER-ABBYfrom the High-Altar to the West end, Shewing the manner of His Majesties CROWNING

William Sherwin (1645-1711)

A Perspective of WESTMINSTER-ABBYfrom the High-Altar to the West end, Shewing the manner of His Majesties CROWNING c.1685-7

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Description

View of Westminster Abbey from the High Altar to the West End, with king enthroned, centre, being crowned by Archbishop of Canterbury. Rows of spectators on either side. Text above.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection William Sherwin (1645-1711)
(engraver)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page James II, King of Great Britain (1633-1701)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving

engraving

Measurements

37.5 x 49.8 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
History Prints / Almanacs
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
History
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (House of Stuart 1603-1714)
England & Great Britain-History (James II 1685-1688)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
References

Alternative title(s)

Coronation of James II in Westminster Abbey, 1685

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