Title

Queen Philippa interceding with her husband Edward III. for the Burgesses of Calais..., 1861. Creator: W Thomas.

Caption

Queen Philippa interceding with her husband Edward III. for the Burgesses of Calais, by John Gilbert, 1861. Engraving of a painting. Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, kneels before her husband, King Edward III, begging him to spare the lives of the six burghers of Calais who have sacrificed themselves by complying with his demands, so that the citizens of Calais may be spared the English siege of the city. From "Illustrated London News", 1861.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM23B24_184

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62,5Mb (7,2Mb) / 18,6in x 13,0in / 5592 x 3907 (300dpi)

Keywords

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