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Cardinal Wolsey entering the Abbey of Leicester

Print
nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing a scene from Henry the Eighth, nineteenth century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCardinal Wolsey entering the Abbey of Leicester (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing a scene from Henry the Eighth, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing a scene from Henry the Eighth. The print features a scene in which Cardinal Wolsey is shown entering the abbey, his head is bowed and he is surrounded by figures, some standing, others kneeling. Positioned in the doorway before Wolsey is another male figure, dressed in robes and with his head uncovered. His arms are outstretched towards Wolsey, as if welcoming him into the abbey. A further small image entitled 'Wolsey refusing to deliver the Great Seal to the nobles' is included below this main image. This second image shows Wolsey, turning his back upon, and walking away from, a group of armed men.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.4cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements given are for the print itself, rather than the dark sugar paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 19.4cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceHenry VIII
Summary
Print showing a scene from Henry the Eighth, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1364-2015

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Record createdAugust 19, 2015
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