Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho)

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Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho)

8661384 Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641. At their meeting on 11 November 1641, the House of Commons proceeded to discuss without delay the action to be taken against Strafford. Having finished an excited harangue Pym went to the House of Lords to demand the imprisonment of Strafford for high treason. Coming in soon afterwards, Strafford was requested to withdraw, but when called in later he was ordered to yield himself up as prisoner to Black Rod. He tried to speak, but the Lords would not listen, and having delivered up his sword he left the chamber. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn

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This powerful lithograph captures the dramatic moment when Strafford delivers up his sword in the House of Commons in 1641. The tension and emotion of this historic event are palpable as Strafford, a key figure in English history, is forced to surrender his weapon amidst calls for his imprisonment for high treason. The scene depicted here is from a meeting on November 11th, where the House of Commons wasted no time in discussing what action to take against Strafford. After an impassioned speech by Pym demanding Strafford's arrest, he was asked to withdraw before being ordered back in to yield himself up as a prisoner to Black Rod. Despite attempting to speak out, Strafford was not given the opportunity and ultimately had no choice but to hand over his sword and leave the chamber. This illustration from Hutchinson's History of the Nations captures a pivotal moment in English history with striking detail and intensity. The blurred motion conveys the urgency and agitation of the situation, while highlighting the gravity of this historical encounter. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the power struggles that have shaped our past and continue to influence our present.

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