PRINT

Title

The Life of William III

Object Name

Engraving

Maker

Adr. Schoonbeck (Primary maker)
Adr. Schoonbeck (maker)

Date Made

17th century
17th century

Place Made

Netherlands: Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Description

Full page Williamite Print depicting a meeting between James II and officials. The inscription refers to King James II refusal to assemble a free Parliament until he is persuaded by his friends to do so. The portraits of the Pope and Louis XIV are highly visible in the background, representing popery and arbitrary power. The print is bound in a book containing 95 engravings depicting the life of William III.

Materials

paper

Place Collected

Catalogue Number

BELUM.W2012.709.24

Copyright

National Museums NI