Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), and Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex (1565-1601), favorite of Elizabeth I, facing one another in two ovals with their lettering. Both ended their days on the scaffold. A leaf from Ashburton's History of England.
Original 18th century engraving with the portraits of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), and Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex (1565-1601), favorite of Elizabeth I, facing one another in two ovals with their lettering. Both ended their days on the scaffold. A leaf from Ashburton's History of England.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver: Pass.
Date: About 1791-1793.
Source: Charles A. Ashburton, A New and Complete History of England, London, W. and J. Stratford. Caption printed at the head: Engraved for Ashburton's History of England.
Dimensions: Plate mark 8.3 x 12.4 in (21 x 31.5 cm).
Condition: Good condition. Clean book leaf, with wide margins and very slight toning.