King Richard III, sleeping in the night before the battle of Bosworth Field, is arraigned by seven ghosts, who tell him to "Despair and die". Engraving by E. Kirkall, 1709, after F. Boitard.
- Boitard, François, approximately 1670-approximately 1715
- Date:
- 1709
- Reference:
- 11542i
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Previous title, replaced June 2023 : A man conjuring spirits back from the dead. Etching.
Description
William Shakespeare, 'Richard III', act V, scene 3
Publication/Creation
1709
Physical description
1 print : engraving
Reference
Wellcome Collection 11542i
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