Laud Collection (page 2)

"Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, finds solace in Laud's blessing before his execution at the Tower of London

Laud Collection: LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy

LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy, at Edinburgh in 1637, which provoked rioting and the Bishops Wars with England

Laud Collection: Sir Matthew Hale / Darton

Sir Matthew Hale / Darton
SIR MATTHEW HALE English jurist who defended Archbishop Laud and other Royalists; also an MP

Laud Collection: Taylor Preaching / C. 1645

Taylor Preaching / C. 1645
The English prelate Jeremy Taylor preaches to the Kings troops. Taylor was chaplain to Laud and Charles I, and took refuge in Wales after the downfall of the Royalist cause

William Laud
WILLIAM LAUD Prelate; became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1633

Satire on the Bishops
A satirical view of the protestant bishops. Of God, Of Man, Of the Devell

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"Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, finds solace in Laud's blessing before his execution at the Tower of London. The engraving captures the poignant moment as the Earl receives spiritual guidance from Archbishop Laud on his final journey. In another depiction, we witness Laud entering a barge at Lambeth to embark on his own fateful voyage towards imprisonment in the Tower. This colorful lithograph showcases the significance of this event in history. However, not everyone was supportive and his ritualistic practices. The Scottish rebels vehemently opposed English Prayer Book and expressed their discontent through acts like Jenny Geddes throwing a stool at Laud's head, as depicted in an intriguing engraving. Even during his time behind bars, Laud continued to face challenges. A caricature portrays him being tempted by the devil with a cardinal's hat, symbolizing both political intrigue and religious controversy surrounding him. Yet amidst these trials and tribulations, Archbishop Laud remains an influential figure. An illustration from Cassells History of the United States highlights his significant role as he navigated through turbulent times during his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury. In contrast to such serious portrayals is Archie Armstrong - a jester who brought levity to court life but may have also offered some respite for Laud himself during challenging times. Lastly, Prynne emerges as another key character associated with this era – an individual whose actions left their mark on history but whose identity remains shrouded in mystery. "