Image: The-Apotheosis-or-Death-of-the-King-The-Beheading-of-King-Charles-I

Description: The Apotheosis, or, Death of the King is a 1728 line engraving by French engraver Bernard Baron (1696-1762). It reflects dominant view of the Church of England of Charles I as christian martyr. In the foreground, Charles is taken to heaven by a group of angels while Britannia looks down in shame. In the background, Charles has been executed and the crowd is in an uproar.
Title: The-Apotheosis-or-Death-of-the-King-The-Beheading-of-King-Charles-I
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Author: Bernard Baron
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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