'Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef', (19th century). Artist: J Gilbert.

'Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef', (19th century). Artist: J Gilbert.

2-692-931 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef', (19th century). King Charles II (1630-1685) is shown with sword drawn, about to utter the words 'Arise, Sir Loin'. This story, about the monarch who supposedly knighted a cut of meat because it was so delicious, was also told about Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and James I.


Image Details


People Information

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

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Food & Drink

History & Politics Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5750x8675
File Size : 48,713kb


Aliases

  1. 1M
  1. 0580033130
  1. 2-692-931
  1. 2692931

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