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The poisoning of King John I at Swineshead Abbey in Lincolnshire in 1216. Line engraving by Smith.
- Smith (Engraver).
- Date
- 1700-1799
- Reference
- 42754i
- Pictures
- Online
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Credit: The poisoning of King John I at Swineshead Abbey in Lincolnshire in 1216. Line engraving by Smith. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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About this work
Publication/Creation
1700-1799
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 28 x 17 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The above is a representation of the poisoning of King John, by a monk of Swinsted Abbey in Lincolnshire, A.D. 1216. Smith sculp.
Contents
Six individual pictures within the print: 1. The monk prepares the poison. 2. The monk receives absolution to poison the king. 3. The monk drinking from the cup before passing it to the king. 4. The monk dying. 5. The king dying. 6. The mass sung for the dead monk
Lettering note
Further lettering within the print
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 42754i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesOpen Online request