The burghers of Calais offer the keys of their besieged city to King Edward III; Queen Philippa urges him to spare their lives. Engraving by J.H. Robinson after H.C. Selous, ca. 1847.
- Henry Courtney Selous
- Date:
- [1847?]
- Reference:
- 2971509i
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About this work
Description
Left, the burghers of Calais as hostages offer the keys to Calais on a cushion to King Edward III. Queen Philippa kneels before him pleading their case, supported by a bishop who stands behind the king. Right, soldiers and a troubadour
Publication/Creation
[London] : [Art Union of London], [1847?] (Printed by McQueen)
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark ca. 59.2 x 70.6 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The surrender of Calais. Queen Philippa pleading for the burgesses. From the original picture for which the Art Union of London gave a premium of £500. Painted by H.C. Selous. Engraved by H. Robinson
References note
Illustrated London news, 7 February 1846, p. 90 "In our journal for the 17th ult., we announced that the Art-Union of London having offered a prize of £500 for the best cartoon of an historical subject, and the picture to be painted from it, twenty-eight artists had responded to the call; and their productions were, accordingly, exhibited to the Art-Union subscribers. The committee have since awarded the prize of £500 to no. 10: "Queen Philippa interceding for the burgesses of Calais" by Mr Selous. This distinction was predicted by several critics. The entire scene is a fine composition; and the award has given general satisfaction" ...)
The gentleman's magazine, 1846, vol., 25, p. 629
Time and place note
Calais, August 1347
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2971509i
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