Edward V of England - Original 18th Century Engraving by George Vertue
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Original burin engraving of the early 18th century with the portrait of Edward V of England (1470-1483), who reigned barely a few weeks before being deposed by his uncle Richard III and disappearing with his brother in the Tower of London: the so-called Princes in the Tower.
Original burin engraving of the early 18th century with the portrait of Edward V of England (1470-1483), who reigned barely a few weeks before being deposed by his uncle Richard III and disappearing with his brother in the Tower of London: the so-called Princes in the Tower.
George Vertue signs del. et sculp. and took his model from a limning in a manuscript in the library of Lambeth Palace, as the inscription at the foot indicates. At the foot of the composition, the white boar, the emblem of Richard III, appears struck down.
Medium: Copper engraving (burin) on laid paper.
Artist / after: George Vertue, after a limning in a manuscript in the Lambeth library.
Engraver: George Vertue (London, 1684-1756).
Date: Early 18th century.
Dimensions: Plate mark 11.4 x 7.5 in (29 x 19 cm).
Condition: Good condition. Crisp impression, well-marked plate mark and wide margins.
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Original burin engraving of the early 18th century with the portrait of Edward V of England (1470-1483), who reigned barely a few weeks before being deposed by his uncle Richard III and disappearing with his brother in the Tower of London: the so-called Princes in the Tower.