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Premium Framed Print : 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
Media ID 23708620
© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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