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Bernard Baron (c.1696-1762)

The Apotheosis or Death of the King. 1728

Engraving | 44.2 x 49.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 601954

The Apotheosis or Death of the King

Bernard Baron (c.1696-1762)

The Apotheosis or Death of the King 1728

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Description

Engraving of Charles I as king. Scene of the Apotheosis of Charles I. Allegorical print depicting the King, centre, being borne to heaven by a group of angles, with a view of his execution at Whitehall in the background. With English and French inscriptions below. Plate six from a series of ten prints from the life of the King, sold by John Bowles. For other plates from the same series see RCIN 601887, RCIN 601910, RCIN 601911, and RCIN 601954.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Bernard Baron (c.1696-1762)
(engraver)

After
Search the collection John Vanderbank (1694-1739)
(artist)

After?
Search the collection Michiel van der Gucht (1660-1725)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles I, King of Great Britain (1600-49)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving

engraving

Measurements

44.2 x 49.6 cm (sheet of paper)

41.3 x 46.8 cm (platemark)

36.8 x 34.7 cm (image)
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Category
Portrait Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
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