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.

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William Shakespeare, 'Richard III', act V, scene 3

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1709

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1 print : engraving

Reference

Wellcome Collection 11542i

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