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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Laud and the Canon.

RCIN 802224

Laud and the Canon

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Laud and the Canon

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Laud fires canon pointing right, barrel explodes. Canon ball marked 'Oath' in smoke in air above, pieces of canon flying above heads of men - 3 ecclesiastics on far side, 3 judges on near side. Cut down. 2nd state of 2.
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Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
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Search the collection William Laud (1573-1648)
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