"Queen Philippa interceding with her husband Edward III. for the Burgesses of Calais"..., 1861. Creator: W Thomas.
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"Queen Philippa interceding with her husband Edward III. for the Burgesses of Calais", by John Gilbert, 1861. Engraving of a painting. Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, kneels before her husband, King Edward III, begging him to spare the lives of the six burghers of Calais who have sacrificed themselves by complying with his demands, so that the citizens of Calais may be spared the English siege of the city. From "Illustrated London News", 1861.
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Creator
- W Thomas, attributed to: : Artist, engraver, printmaker
After
- Sir John Gilbert: British, English: Artist, painter, illustrator
Subject
- King Edward III: British: King of England
- Philippa of Hainault: Flemish: Queen consort of Edward III of England
Category Hierarchy
History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events
Society & Culture Issues & Causes
Society & Culture Art & Literature
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5592x3907
File Size : 21,336kb
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- ILN_1861_Page_133_a.jpg
- 0580089285
- 3-003-778
- 3003778
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