Fire at Blenheim Palace - Destruction of the Titian Gallery

Fire at Blenheim Palace, the stately home of the Dukes of Marlborough as seen from the Park. Fire broke out in the bakehouse in the north-eastern wing and quickly spread to the upper floors causing significant damage. The upper section of the destroyed wing contained the art gallery and an irreplaceable and complete casualty of the fire was the thirteen feet by seven feet Rubens masterpiece, "Rape of Prosperine."

Aflame Blenheim Devastated Devastation Onlookers Rubens

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