This morning I stumbled upon these incredible woodcuts. One depicts the interior of Parliament in 1641, the other, the execution on Tower Hill of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, also in 1641. Clicking on an image should open a larger file to view.
Theae are etchings rather than woodcuts (both by Wenceslaus Hollar). Also the image of the trial of Strafford is of Parliament sitting as a court in Westminster Hall, rather than sitting as legislature in either the Lords or Commons chamber.
Interesting to see how large the Tower looms on the 1640s skyline in the Strafford image. Whether it's technically accurate or not, this is presumably indicative of its presence in the city's consciousness. Would it be painted white at this point too?
Theae are etchings rather than woodcuts (both by Wenceslaus Hollar). Also the image of the trial of Strafford is of Parliament sitting as a court in Westminster Hall, rather than sitting as legislature in either the Lords or Commons chamber.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see how large the Tower looms on the 1640s skyline in the Strafford image. Whether it's technically accurate or not, this is presumably indicative of its presence in the city's consciousness. Would it be painted white at this point too?
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