Britannia, protected by the eye of God, sits in front of the ruins of two churches mourning the insignia of monarchy which are scattered before her, while a devil in the disguise of a cleric approaches her; in the background God holds a flaming sword over a battleground. Engraving by R. White.

Reference:
39094i
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Publication/Creation

[Place of publication not identified] : S. Mearne, T. Dring, B. Tooke, T. Sawbridge & C. Mearne

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image 28.6 x 17.4 cm

Lettering

Bible. Magna Charta. Honi soit qui mal y pense. Britannia. R. White sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39094i

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