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David playing the harp before Saul. Etching by W. van der Leeuw after Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630.

David playing the harp for a melancholy Saul to ease his mind, they are surrounded by courtiers. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.

A gouty patient having his pulse taken by a doctor; representing George IV's opposition to Catholic emancipation, and Wellington's support of it. Coloured etching by T. Jones, 1829.

David playing his harp for a disgruntled Saul in front of a crowd of courtiers and soldiers. Engraving after L. van Leyden, 1508.

King George IV with Lady Conyngham inspecting wigs on wig-stands presented by a Frenchman; representing a disagreement in the cabinet with the 'Canning-ites' over the Corn bill. Coloured etching by T. Jones, 1828.

Tongues of fire appear to the apostles, who sit around a throne, occupied by the praying Virgin Mary. Reproduction of a woodcut.

Page 6: court of Yama, judgement and punishment. Watercolour drawing.

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A gouty patient having his pulse taken by a doctor; representing George IV's opposition to Catholic emancipation, and Wellington's support of it. Coloured etching by T. Jones, 1829.

David playing the harp before Saul. Etching by W. van der Leeuw after Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630.

David playing his harp for a disgruntled Saul in front of a crowd of courtiers and soldiers. Engraving after L. van Leyden, 1508.

Page 6: court of Yama, judgement and punishment. Watercolour drawing.

David playing the harp for a melancholy Saul to ease his mind, they are surrounded by courtiers. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.