Plate [179] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; plaque with diagrams showing recto and verso of five coins and verso of four more in each corner, surmounted by Liberty standing on a plinth inscribed 1688, with lions at either side."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Coins of William and Mary
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [179] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. by R. Bowyer, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
William III, King of England, 1650-1702, and Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694,
Title from text in image., Date of publication surmised from date William ascended to king and the death date of printmaker., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on paper support: 414 x 290 mm.
"Portrait of William III, in oval mounted on a pedestal with royal arms."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text in image., Date of publication from start date of William III's reign., Place of publication from printmaker's known place of activity., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and In paper frame: 328 x 254 mm.
"A Dutch broadside satirising the arrival of William III in England and the overthrow of James II and his Roman Catholic policies; with an engraving showing in the foreground on the right William (7) in armour mounted on the Dutch lion (1), attacking the many-headed Babylonian dragon (2) with his lance. Above William flies the angel of Providence (3). To left, priests and Catholic officials (4) flee, some riding on goats, wolves and asses. The dragon carries the infant Prince of Wales holding a windmill (5) held by Father Petre (6). The lion rides over fallen monks and Jesuits (8) and two decapitated heads of the dragon. In the centre background William is received by English notables (9). To left, James (10) departs in a small boat from a shore with a ruined church; to right; he is received by Louis XIV (11), together with Mary of Modena and the infant Prince of Wales. With engraved title, false publication line "Gisling Geneve exc.", and numbering 1-10, and with letterpress verses, including legend, in two columns."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image, with two columns of verse below in letterpress. and Publisher, place of publication, and date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1864,0813.274.
Publisher:
Gisling Geneve exc. [that is, Romeyn de Hooghe?]
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
William III, King of England, 1650-1702,, James II, King of England, 1633-1701,, James, Prince of Wales, 1688-1766,, Petre, Edward, 1631-1699,, Mary, of Modena, Queen, consort of James II, King of England, 1658-1718,, and Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715,
Subject (Topic):
Kings, National emblems, Babylonian, Dutch, Goats, Dragons, Armor, Pikes (Weapons), Shields, Monks, Priests, Boats, Churches, and Windmills
"Portrait of William III, bust directed to left but looking at the viewer, wearing an ermine cape and collar of the Order of the Garter; in an architectural oval with draped curtain beyond; a crown and sceptre on a pedestal before the portrait; a small scene with two allegorical figures in a roundel below; with inscription below; state with publisher's address."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
King William the Third
Description:
Title from text in image., Text below image: "At Kensington Palace.", Plate from: Birch, T. The heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain. London : John and Paul Knapton, MDCCXLIII-MDCCLI [1743-1751]., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top.
Title from text in image., Artist and printmaker from the Catalogue of engraved British portraits., and Plate from: Birch, T. The heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain. London : John and Paul Knapton, MDCCXLIII-MDCCLI [1743-1751].
Title from text in image., Text in bottom right of print, beneath image: "129.", Plate from: Kennett, W. A complete history of England. London : B. Alymer, 1706., and Sheet trimmed on right side.
Great seal of King William the Third and Queen Mary
Description:
Title from text below image., Place of publication from printmaker's known place of activity., Text in image, surrounding both seals: "Gulielmus III et Maria II dei gra Ang. Fra. et Hib. rex et regina fidei defensor &c.", and Sheet trimmed within plate mark on top and bottom.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
William III, King of England, 1650-1702, and Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694,
Plate [177] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An illustration to Bowyer's edition to Hume's 'History of England'; after Stothard. The king ascending steps of quay at right, led by parliament members by hand who received him at left, crowd gathering and cheering, mast of ship in the right background."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Landing of William III at Torbay and Landing of William the Third at Torbay
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [177] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
