William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823).Artist: C Picart

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823).Artist: C Picart

1-217-342 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England, whom he encouraged to believe in divine right. His support for Charles, absolute monarchy, and his persecuting of opposing views led to his beheading in the midst of the English Civil War.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. C Picart, attributed to: : Artist
After
  1. Anthony van Dyck: Flemish: Dutch: Artist, painter, printmaker
Subject
  1. William Laud: British; English: Cleric, clergyman, bishop, archbishop

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Portraits


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3641x4798
File Size : 51,181kb


Aliases

  1. 0580003476
  1. 1-217-342
  1. 1217342
  1. 3476

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