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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.1725

Production date

pre-1866

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 109mm
width: 178mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

Broadsides

References

Reference details

p. 53

Reference (free text)

Lemon, Robert; Catalogue of a collection of printed broadsides, in the possession of the Society of antiquaries of London; 1866.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Taken from the original broadside: no. 203 (The High and mighty prince Charles, Prince of Wales, &c. the manner of his arriuall at the Spanish court...)
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a reproduction of a woodcut illustration from a 17th century broadside, originally from 1623; showing a scene representing the court of James I of England; the King, crowned and wearing a robe, is shown embracing a kneeling Charles, Prince of Wales (later Charles I), also wearing a robe, with three additional court figures observing over the King's shoulder. In the background is a crowd of people outside a tavern (with hanging sign visible), with hats thrown in the hair; a bonfire being lit; a bell being rung; an 'alewife' bringing out drinking cups and a male figure carrying a large jug or vase. Image reproduced from a sheet commemorating the return of Prince Charles from Spain, having sought but failed to secure a marriage with the daughter of Philip III of Spain, with long, poetic descriptions of the Prince's travels. Printed in London. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: print of image from the obverse attached to surface, partly ripped.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Geoffrey Battersby.