Seven Bishops Collection

Acquittal of the Seven Bishops. June 29th 1688 (colour litho)
670061 Acquittal of the Seven Bishops. June 29th 1688 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acquittal of the Seven Bishops. June 29th 1688)

Landing of the bishops at the Tower (engraving)
819200 Landing of the bishops at the Tower (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the bishops at the Tower)

Portraits of The Bishops Counsel (engraving)
820159 Portraits of The Bishops Counsel (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bishops Counsel)

Portrait of the Seven Bishops (engraving)
820154 Portrait of the Seven Bishops (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Seven Bishops (William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury)

The Seven Bishops, tried for sedition (engraving)
606285 The Seven Bishops, tried for sedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Bishops)

The Bishops committed to the Tower (engraving)
664362 The Bishops committed to the Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bishops committed to the Tower)

Trial of the Bishops (engraving)
3634287 Trial of the Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Bishops)

Medal Struck in Honour of the Petitioning Bishops (engraving)
664073 Medal Struck in Honour of the Petitioning Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medal Struck in Honour of the Petitioning Bishops)

The Seven Bishops (engraving)
654510 The Seven Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Bishops)

The release of the Seven Bishops (engraving)
603632 The release of the Seven Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The release of the Seven Bishops, after their trial in Westminster Hall)

The Seven Bishops entering the Tower (engraving)
664849 The Seven Bishops entering the Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Bishops entering the Tower)

The Release of the Seven Bishops, 1688 (1878). Artist: Herbert Bourne
The Release of the Seven Bishops, 1688 (1878). The Seven Bishops of the Church of England were imprisoned and tried for seditious libel related to their opposition to the second Declaration of

Medal of the Seven Bishops, 18th century (19th century). The Seven Bishops were seven bishops of the Church of England. When King James II issued his second Declaration of Indulgence in 1688

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In the annals of history, the tale of the Seven Bishops stands as a testament to courage and resilience in the face of oppression. It was on that fateful day, June 29th, 1688, when their acquittal reverberated through the corridors of power and ignited hope among countless souls yearning for freedom. The vivid colours captured in the lithograph depict this historic moment with striking clarity. The Landing of the bishops at the Tower is etched into our collective memory - a visual reminder of their unwavering commitment to their beliefs. Portraits of The Bishops Counsel reveal determined faces brimming with conviction, ready to defend truth against all odds. A solemn portrait showcases these brave men united as one - The Seven Bishops standing tall amidst adversity. Their trial for sedition became an emblematic battle between tyranny and justice; an engraving forever etching their names into history's tapestry. As they were committed to the Tower, another engraving captures their stoic resolve even behind prison walls. Yet it was during their trial that true heroism shone brightest - depicted in yet another engraving immortalizing this pivotal moment where truth triumphed over falsehoods. Their unwavering spirit inspired many across England, leading to a medal being struck in honor of these petitioning bishops who dared challenge authority for what they believed was right. And finally, after enduring immense hardships within those cold stone walls, an engraving commemorates The Release of the Seven Bishops - a joyous occasion celebrated by all who cherished liberty. Herbert Bourne's artwork from 1878 encapsulates this remarkable event: The Seven Bishops entering the Tower symbolize both sacrifice and resilience; while his masterpiece depicting The Release of the Seven Bishops evokes jubilation and newfound hope. The story of these seven bishops transcends time; it reminds us that even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, the power of truth and unwavering conviction can prevail.