The marriage of Richard, Duke of York and Lady Anne de Mowbray, both as children, in Saint Stephen's Hall, Westminster, 1477/1478. Mezzotint by W. Say, 1821, after J. Northcote.
- Northcote, James, 1746-1831.
- Date:
- May 4, 1821
- Reference:
- 2491696i
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Description
A priest, a bishop and behind them the parents of the duke (Edward IV and his queen) attend in an intimidating manner. Richard looks innocently at the priest, while his bride has a King Charles spaniel on a lead. Richard was one of the two princes "murdered in the Tower"
Publication/Creation
London (92 Norton Street, Marylebone) : Published ... by the engraver, May 4, 1821.
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; image 44 x 34 cm
Lettering
The marriage of Richard, Duke of York, brother to Edward the fifth on the 15th January 1477 with Lady Anne Mowbray ... vide Sandford's Genealogy of the kings of England. Painted by J. Northcote Esq.r R.A. Engraved by W.Say Engraver to T.R.H. the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2491696i
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Location Status Access Closed stores