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William Wallace and the Dominican Friars, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c. 1910 (litho)
IL323228 William Wallace and the Dominican Friars, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In September 1297 two Dominican friars went sent to William Wallace by the Governer of Scotland the Earl of Surrey (appointed by English King Edward I) to make peace, Wallace declined to; Wallace (c.1270-1305) Scottish knight and landowner who led the resistance movement during the Wars of Scottish Independence; ); British, out of copyright
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This black and white lithograph, titled "William Wallace and the Dominican Friars" transports us back to a significant moment in Scottish history. The illustration is taken from the renowned publication "British Battles on Land and Sea" printed by Cassell in London around 1910. In this scene, we witness a meeting between William Wallace, the valiant Scottish knight, and two Dominican friars sent by the Earl of Surrey, representing English King Edward I. It was September 1297 when these religious envoys were dispatched with hopes of negotiating peace with Wallace. However, as depicted here, their efforts were met with defiance. The artist W. R. S Stott skillfully captures the tension and uncompromising nature of this encounter. Standing tall at full length, Wallace dominates the composition with an unwavering gaze that reflects his determination to fight for Scotland's independence during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The presence of the Dominican friars adds a religious dimension to this historical event. Their peaceful intentions are evident through their submissive posture but are ultimately rejected by Wallace's refusal to negotiate. This powerful engraving not only showcases Stott's artistic prowess but also serves as a reminder of William Wallace's heroic resistance against English rule. Preserved in a private collection today, it continues to evoke admiration for those who fought tirelessly for freedom throughout history.
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