Lord Strafford on his way to Execution

DESCRIPTION: The image depicts Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, kneeling to receive a blessing from Archbishop William Laud (reaching his hands out through the barred window above) on his way to his execution in 1641.This historic print is an engraving by Albert Henry Payne (indicated by "A.H. PAYNE SC." on the bottom right), based on the famous original 1835 painting by the French historical painter Paul Delaroche (indicated by "DE LA ROCHE PT." on the bottom left).Historical Context The Event: Lord Strafford was a close advisor and minister to King Charles I. During the build-up to the English Civil War, the Parliament passed a bill of attainder against him, forcing the King to sign his death warrant. He was executed on Tower Hill on May 12, 1641. The Blessing: As Strafford was being led out of his cell in the Tower of London, he passed beneath the window of Archbishop William Laud, who was also imprisoned there. Strafford knelt on the stone path, and Laud stretched his hands through the bars to bless his close friend and political ally. Laud famously fainted from grief immediately after delivering the blessing. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 18 x 17.25 CREATORS: A H Payne after De La Roche PUBLICATION: William Hickman Smith Aubrey's The National and Domestic History of England PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: Works of Art; Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.