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Allegory of the Primacy of the ‘True Faith’ in England
Gerard de Lairesse (mentioned on object), 1688 - 1689
The arrival of the Protestant William III to England, leading an invading army, put an end to the rule of the Catholic king James II. Dressed as a Roman commander, William III presents a sealed Bible to the English Maid. She lies alone in bed, abandoned by her lord and master – the fugitive James II.
- Artwork typeprint, propagandaprent
- Object numberRP-P-OB-82.795
- Dimensionsheight 668 mm x width 443 mm
- Physical characteristicsets