FDA-E.2348-2015
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.2348-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Richard Duke of Gloucester Accusing Jane Shore of Witchcraft
Title Type
assigned by artist
Description
Printed image of six men seated around a table within an interior; one man standing, pushing up his sleeve
Comments
In his will, King Edward IV nominated his brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, as Lord Protector until his son, Edward V, was old enough to rule. However, following questions over the validity of Edward IV’s marriage, Richard was proclaimed King Richard III.
In the year of his accession to the throne, Richard accused Jane Shore of witchcraft and sorcery. The Privy Council threw out these charges for lack of evidence, but Richard returned with the lesser charge of adulterous relations. Her punishment was to be publicly shamed and imprisoned.
This print is a Plate from 'The Dramatic Works Of William Shakspeare Revised By George Steevens', published in nine volumes in c.1802.
In the year of his accession to the throne, Richard accused Jane Shore of witchcraft and sorcery. The Privy Council threw out these charges for lack of evidence, but Richard returned with the lesser charge of adulterous relations. Her punishment was to be publicly shamed and imprisoned.
This print is a Plate from 'The Dramatic Works Of William Shakspeare Revised By George Steevens', published in nine volumes in c.1802.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 164mm
width (actual size): 213mm
width (actual size): 213mm
Inscription
Lettered below image: 'Richard Duke of Gloucester accusing Jane Shore of Witchcraft'
Production
Person
Date
14/08/1802
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Anne Chenevix-Trench; by whom presented to Eton College
