Charles II knighting a loin of beef. Artist: Gilbert

Charles II knighting a loin of beef. Artist: Gilbert

1-345-802 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Charles II knighting a loin of beef. According to legend, an English king - Henry VIII, James I or Charles II - was so fond of beef that he knighted it, giving it the name Sir Loin. However the word comes from the French and simply means above the loin.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Gilbert, attributed to: : Artist
Subject
  1. King Charles II: British: King of Great Britain and Ireland

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Food & Drink


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3409x5139
File Size : 51,325kb


Aliases

  1. 0580009175
  1. 1-345-802
  1. 1345802

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