The Death of Rizzio, 1566, (1794-1812). Artist: P Rothwell
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The Death of Rizzio. David Rizzio (c1533-1566), was an Italian courtier, who rose to become the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary's husband, Lord Darnley, is said to have been jealous of their friendship and because of rumours that he had made Mary pregnant. David Rizzio was stabbed 56 times on 9th March 1566 by Lord Darnley and his friends.
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People Information
Creator
- P Rothwell, attributed to: (British?): Artist, engraver
Subject
- David Rizzio: Italian: Artist, courtier
- Mary Queen of Scots: Scottish: Queen
- Lord Darnley: British: Lord
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3061x3950
File Size : 35,423kb
Aliases
- 0580029531
- 2-620-449
- 2620449
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