"Blasphemy" / J. Drapentier Sculp.

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Jan Drapentier
"Blasphemy" / J. Drapentier Sculp.
[England : sn, 16--]
Peel 0025
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[England : s.n., 16--]
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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Late 17th-century book illustration.
Watermark: unknown.

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.

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