The Bishops before the Privy Council 1688

DESCRIPTION: The image shows a 19th-century engraving titled "The Bishops before the Privy Council 1688" after a work by artist Robert Smirke and engraved by A.H. Payne. It depicts the confrontation between King James II and the Seven Bishops in 1688, a key event leading to the Glorious Revolution. Published in London by J. Hagger. Historical Context - The Seven Bishops refers to Archbishop William Sancroft and six other bishops who refused to read James II’s Declaration of Indulgence (which suspended laws against Catholics) from their church pulpits. The Privy Council: The bishops appeared before the king and his council to answer for seditious libel, an event that ultimately unified public opposition against James II's rule. See also #4643 STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 14.5 x 22 CREATORS: A H Payne after Robt Smirke PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: People;Royals 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.