John Knox Admonishing Mary Queen of Scots

Category

Library Item

Item no

12059

Title

John Knox admonishing Mary Queen of Scots

Description

A woman sits in an elaborate chair wearing a silk dress, with her head in her hand. A man stands over her, looking concerned, while another man with a long beard stands in front of her with open arms. Behind them another woman sits. The room where this scene occurs is richly decorates with furnishings on the walls and fine paintings.

Artist / maker

Allan, William

Engraver

Burnet, J.

Date

1826

Size

53.1 x 36.6 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Note below title reads 'From the original picture in the collection of the Right Hon.ble William Trotter of Ballendean, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, to whom this plate is respectfully dedicated by his obliged servant W. Allan'

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