Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Events > Bonfire Night
The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century, (1910)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century, (1910)
The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century, (1910). The conspirators, from a picture painted in 1606: Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby, and Thomas Winter. The hats, the falling bands, and the tightly-fitting doublets are distinctive features of the ordinary persons, if we omit the unkempt hair. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 14907232
© The Print Collector / Heritage-Images
5 November Ashdown Bonfire Night Catesby Charles H Christopher Cloak Conspiracy Conspirator Emily Jessie Emily Jessie Ashdown Fawkes Fireworks Night Guido Fawkes Gunpowder Plot Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes Night John Wright Mrs Ashdown Mrs Charles H Ashdown Percy Plot Plotter Treason Wright Christopher Wright Print Collector2 Robert Catesby Robert Winter Roman Catholicism Thomas Percy Thomas Winter
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Portraits
> Black and white portraits
> Fine art portraits
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Events
> Bonfire Night
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a historic moment in British history - "The Gunpowder Plotters, early 17th century" (1910). The image features the infamous conspirators involved in the failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. From left to right, we see Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby, and Thomas Winter. The attire of these individuals is worth noting as it reflects the fashion trends of ordinary people during that time period. Their hats, falling bands (ruffled collars), and tightly-fitting doublets are distinctive features. However, their unkempt hair adds an element of disarray to their appearance. This portrait serves as a reminder of the treasonous act committed by these men against England's Protestant government. Motivated by religious differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, they conspired to overthrow King James I and restore Catholic rule. Today, this image symbolizes more than just a historical event; it has become synonymous with Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night celebrated on November 5th each year in Britain. This holiday commemorates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot through fireworks displays and bonfires where effigies representing Guy Fawkes are burned. Captured by Christopher Wright alongside Emily Jessie Ashdown and credited to various other contributors including Guy Fawkes himself among others unknowns – this print from Heritage Images provides us with a glimpse into one of England's most notorious acts of conspiracy. "
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
