Original 1797 engraving of Caldecot church in Rutland, its spire broken by the lightning that struck it during the storm of 30 July that year. To the right, two detail studies: the damaged top of the tower and the baptismal font.
Original 1797 engraving of Caldecot church in Rutland, its spire broken by the lightning that struck it during the storm of 30 July that year. To the right, two detail studies: the damaged top of the tower and the baptismal font.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: Dalby
Engraver: J. Cary
Date: 1797
Source: The Gentleman's Magazine, October 1797, pl. I, p. 817
Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.6 in (18.4 x 11.8 cm)
Condition: Good. Small tears and creasing along the top edge of the paper, outside the image.