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'Lewis VII., King of France, Before Becket's Tomb', (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers.
2-705-235 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images
'Lewis VII., King of France, Before Becket's Tomb', (mid 19th century). King Louis VII of France (1120-1180) kneeling in prayer at the tomb of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. He is wearing an ermine-trimmed cloak decorated with fleurs-de-lis, his crown on the ground beside him. Becket was murdered in the cathedral in 1170. Engraving after a painting made c1800. [John Tallis & Company, London & New York]
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- J Rogers, attributed to: {}: Artist, engraver
After
- Maria Louisa Catherine Cecilia Cosway: British: artist, painter, etcher, illustrator
Subject
- King Louis VII of France: French: King
People Related
- John Tallis & Company: British: Publishers, publishing company
- St Thomas Becket: Norman, English: Archbishop, saint, martyr, chancellor of England
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Religion & Belief Christianity
Society & Culture Death & Burial
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2538x3416
File Size : 25,400kb
Aliases
- 0580030052
- 2-705-235
- 2705235