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Bishop Gardiners conference with Jane in the Beauchamp Tower (engraving)
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Bishop Gardiners conference with Jane in the Beauchamp Tower (engraving)
587915 Bishop Gardiners conference with Jane in the Beauchamp Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Gardiners conference with Jane in the Beauchamp Tower. Published in The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1840.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22417590
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Beauchamp Tower Bishop Gardiner Conference Jane Lady Jane Grey
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This engraving transports us back to a significant moment in history - Bishop Gardiner's conference with Lady Jane Grey in the Beauchamp Tower. The image, created by an anonymous English artist during the 19th century, captures the intensity of this clandestine meeting. The scene is set within the cold stone walls of London's infamous Tower, lending an air of secrecy and intrigue. Bishop Gardiner, a prominent figure during the Tudor era, stands tall and imposing as he engages in conversation with Lady Jane Grey. Her delicate features betray both her youth and vulnerability as she listens intently to his words. Published in William Harrison Ainsworth's novel "The Tower of London: A Historical Romance" in 1840, this engraving brings to life a pivotal moment in British history. It reminds us of Lady Jane Grey's tragic fate as she was manipulated into becoming Queen for just nine days before being executed at a tender age. Through this evocative print, we are transported back to a time when power struggles were rife and lives hung precariously on political whims. It serves as both a testament to artistic skill and historical documentation. Now preserved within a private collection but made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this engraving allows us to glimpse into the past and reflect upon the tumultuous events that unfolded within those ancient tower walls centuries ago.
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