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Jan Drapentier
"Blasphemy" / J. Drapentier Sculp.
[England : s.n., 16--]
engraving
5 1/16 x 2 3/4 in. (129 x 70 mm.), closely trimmed; secondary support: 9 1/17 x 6 7/16 in.
Peel 0025
Notes
Late 17th-century book illustration.
Watermark: unknown.
Watermark: unknown.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
This is a smaller copy from a print depicting the Pope ("Blasphemy") on a corrupt throne, and Charles II on a stable throne. Peel 0025 only depicts the right-hand side of the original design, showing the Pope. For the earlier print see George, no. 1029.
Associated names
Drapentier, Jan, active 1674-1713, engraver.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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