Plate [36] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's History of England; Louis VII in profile to left, kneeling in prayer Canterbury Cathedral, before the tomb of St Thomas Becket, wearing an ermine trimmed cloak decorated with fleurs-de-lis, his arms on a res...
Alternative Title:
Lewis the Seventh, King of France, before Becket's tomb Louis the Seventh, King of France, before Becket's tomb
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Louis VII, King of France, approximately 1120-1180, and Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170
Two soldiers, one in a British uniform with his hands over his eyes and the other in a Scottish kilt with a grief-striken gaze, cross swords over the tomb of Sir Ralph Abercrombie [sic]. On the tomb is written: To the memory of Sir Ralph Abercrombie ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Publsih'd 13th July, 1801 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Name):
Abercromby, Ralph, Sir, 1734-1801
Subject (Topic):
Tomb, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Soldiers, British, and Scottish
