A Beckett Collection (page 5)

Debtor and Creditor - Seizure of Goods for a Debt, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Debtor and Creditor - Seizure of Goods for a Debt, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Celeres, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Celeres, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Patrician, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Patrician, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Cicero throws up his Brief, like a Gentleman, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cicero throws up his Brief, like a Gentleman, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Terence reading his Play to Caecilius, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Terence reading his Play to Caecilius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Master of the Horse, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Master of the Horse, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Illustration from poem A Becketts Troth. c1860-1875, (1923). Artist: George John Pinwell
Illustration from poem A Becketts Troth. c1860-1875, (1923). Gilbert a Becket. Romantic story of a 12th-century crusader, Gilbert O Becket, who is rescued by a Saracen woman

A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett

King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). King Edward I (1239-1307) introducing his son John (1266-1271) to his subjects

Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Edward I (1239-1307) set up a commission to investigate the deeds by which the barons acquired their property

King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). William LongespUe, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c1176-1226) an English noble

John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Philip of Dreux (1158-1217) the Bishop of Beauvais capturing William LongespUe

Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech
Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, . Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry VII (1457-1509). The Battle of Bosworth Field fought on 22 August 1485

Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, . Artist: John Leech
Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard III (1452-1485) King of England

Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, . Artist: John Leech
Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485) who later ascended the throne as Richard III

Henry Tudor, Esq Artist: John Leech
Henry Tudor, Esq. c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry VII (1457-1509). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Spear Man, . Artist: John Leech
Spear Man, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Arthur I (1187-c1203) 4th Earl of Richmond and Duke of Brittany between 1196 and 1202

Shoemaker of the Period, . Artist: John Leech
Shoemaker of the Period, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death and Duke of Normandy

The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Blondel de Nesle (c1155-1202) under the walls of Richard IAEs (1157-1199) Prison

Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, . Artist: John Leech
Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamund is an English folktale that depicts the encounter of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204)

Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Stephen (c1092-1154) known as Stephen of Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1135 to 1154

A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106, eldest son of William I (c1028-1087)

The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry IAEs (c1068-1135) royal seal. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106

Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Odo Earl of Kent (died 1097), Bishop of Bayeux, and the half-brother of William the Conqueror

William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) departing for France in 1086 to negotiate possessions with Philip I (1052-1108)

William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). William II (c1056-1100) the third son of William I of England and King of England from 1087 until 1100

Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech
Banishment of Suffolk, c1860, (c1860). William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1396-1450) was banished for five years by Henry VI (1421-1471)

The King of Sicily and his Household, . Artist: John Leech
The King of Sicily and his Household, c1860, (c1860). RenU of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as RenU I of Naples and Good King RenU

Joan trying it on, . Artist: John Leech
Joan trying it on, c1860, (c1860). Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), also known as The Maid of OrlUans. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Joan at the walls of Paris, . Artist: John Leech
Joan at the walls of Paris, c1860, (c1860). Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), also known as The Maid of OrlUans took part in the siege of Paris in 1429

A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435) son of King Henry IV of England, brother to King Henry V, and acted as regent of France for his nephew, King Henry VI

Early British Artist, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Early British Artist, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

William refusing his Daughter to Edwin, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William refusing his Daughter to Edwin, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) had promised one of his daughters to Edwin the brother-in-law of Harold II

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"A Beckett: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the captivating world of "A Beckett" as we delve into a series of remarkable artworks that span various historical events and figures. From the misty Field of Battle near Barnet to the shocking discovery of Guido Fawkes, artist John Leech masterfully brings these moments to life. In "Take away that Bauble, " witness Cromwell's bold act dissolving the long Parliament, a pivotal moment in English history. And in another scene, Thomas Becket humbly washes the feet of beggars, showcasing his unwavering devotion. Venturing further, we encounter King James being rescued from the New River, an event immortalized by Leech's skilled hand. The terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin unfolds before our eyes with intensity and grandeur. Marvel at one of the Healing Miracle windows at the cathedral where stained glass illuminates tales of divine intervention. Meanwhile, Gilbert Abbott a Beckett finds eternal rest in Highgate Cemetery through an intricate engraving. Henry VII encounters Perkin Warbecks Wife in a poignant portrayal by Leech while Rookwood takes flight amidst intrigue and mystery. Hostilities between England and France come alive on canvas as tensions escalate during this tumultuous period. Finally, we are introduced to Good Queen Bess herself - Elizabeth I - depicted with grace and power by John Leech. Her reign marked an era filled with triumphs and challenges that shaped England's destiny. Join us on this mesmerizing journey through time as art intertwines with history in "A Beckett. " Each artwork invites you to immerse yourself in vivid narratives that capture significant moments from centuries past – a testament to both artistic brilliance and human resilience throughout ages gone by.