The Pope, the devil and the Young Pretender lie prostrate near the coffin of the Duke of Cumberland lined with two rows of lit candles and mourning figures. Engraving by WW. after J.C., 1765.

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[Oct 31 1765]
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581533i
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The Pope, the devil and the Young Pretender lie prostrate near the coffin of the Duke of Cumberland lined with two rows of lit candles and mourning figures. Engraving by WW. after J.C., 1765. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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See this catalogue no. 581519i (BM Sat no. 4124) for details of Cumberland's death. The Pope, devil and Young Pretender lie on their backs at the Duke's feet and sides in commemoration of the victory (which was led by the Young Pretender) over the Jacobites at the battle of Culloden Moor, 16 April 1746

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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [Oct 31 1765]

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1 print : engraving ; platemark 34 x 20 cm

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The remains of his late Royal Highness, Prince, Wm Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (who departed this life *Oct 31 1765 in the 45th year of his age). Lying in state. J.C. invt. W.W. del. sculp Lettering below the image: 'The devil, Pope, & Pretender, are represented in this print...with sound of trumpet, to the celestial region'

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The publication of this print was announced in The public advertiser, 14 March 1766, p. 4, col. 3
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, Vol. IV, London 1978, no. 4123

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Wellcome Collection 581533i

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