King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347
King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347. Philippa of Hainault on a stool cuddles up to the king, while the burghers of Calais kneel before them with ropes around their necks. Queen Philippa interceding with Edward III for the Six Burghers of Calais. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett's Comic History of England, Bradbury, Agnew and Co. London, 1880
Picture No
13135361
Media ID
45778248
Size
7148px x 4795px
(10.8MB)
Credit
Florilegius
Source
John Leech
