Title

Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. [Gunhilda, Empress of Germany, daughter of Canute King of England, having been accused of adultery and treated as guilty by the Emperor, is defended by her Page, who in a public combat slays her accuser. After which she refuses to be reconciled to her Husband, & determines to retire into a Monastery].

Caption

Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. Creator: Simon François Ravenet.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM20A97_391

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NA

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Rights managed

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31,0Mb (6,5Mb) / 9,4in x 12,7in / 2830 x 3823 (300dpi)

Keywords

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