King John's Tomb in Worcester Cathedral
Title: The Monument of King John of England, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester.
Artist: after Hubert-François Bourguignon, commonly known as Gravelot (26 March 1699 – 20 April 1773).
Engraver: John Goldar (British, 1729–1795).
Description: Engraving of King John's Tomb. John, (c1166-1216) succeeded his elder brother Richard I (known as 'Richard the Lionheart') as King of England on April 6, 1199. He is best remembered for his power struggle with the barons that led to him being compelled to sign the Magna Carta in 1215..
Dated on 1786.
Plate mark: 38,5x33,3 cms.
Condition: some foxing due to age.