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PERKIN WARBECK (c1474-1499) Flemish impostor; professed to be Richard, Duke of York
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PERKIN WARBECK (c1474-1499) Flemish impostor; professed to be Richard, Duke of York
XEE4148053 PERKIN WARBECK (c1474-1499) Flemish impostor; professed to be Richard, Duke of York, second of Edward Ivs sons - Reading his confession outside Westminster Hall, London, 1498 - Wood engraving, 1877 - La confession de Warbeck - Il pretendait etre Richard de Shrewsbury, Duke of York - engraving in " L Histoire d England, depuis les temps plus retreats" by Francois Guizot 1877 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: PERKIN WARBECK (c1474-1499) Flemish impostor; professed to be Richard, Duke of York, second of Edward Ivs sons - Reading his confession outside Westminster Hall, London, 1498 - Wood engraving, 1877 - La confession de Warbeck - Il pretendait etre Richard de Shrewsbury, Duke of York - engraving in " L Histoire d England, depuis les temps plus retreats" by Francois Guizot 1877); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
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This print captures the infamous Perkin Warbeck, a Flemish impostor who claimed to be Richard, Duke of York. In this wood engraving from 1877, we witness an intense moment as Warbeck reads his confession outside Westminster Hall in London in 1498. The image is taken from "L'Histoire d'England, depuis les temps plus retreats" by Francois Guizot. Warbeck's audacious claim to royal lineage sent shockwaves through England during the 15th century. He professed to be the long-lost son of Edward IV, Richard, Duke of York. This bold deception challenged the legitimacy of Henry VII's reign and ignited political turmoil across the nation. The engraving depicts a street scene bustling with onlookers eager to hear Warbeck's confession firsthand. His face reveals both determination and vulnerability as he confronts his own deceitful actions. The artist skillfully captures the tension between truth and falsehood that surrounded this enigmatic figure. Warbeck's story is one of intrigue and manipulation; it sheds light on human nature's capacity for deception and ambition. Through this historical lens, we glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history when charlatans could sway public opinion with their lies. Stefano Bianchetti masterfully brings this significant event back to life through his evocative use of color and detail. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder that even amidst great events and figures, there are often hidden stories waiting to be unearthed.
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