British History in Art
Just as paintings throughout the U.S. Capitol depict pivotal events in American history that reflect its national mythology (and one doesn't have to equate that word with "fiction"), the British have similar artwork in the Palace of Westminster. The scene with William and Mary may not actually be in the palace, but if not, it should be. Here are some of the pivotal scenes:
King Alfred's Long-Ships Attacking the Danes
King Richard I on Crusade
King John and the Magna Carta
Reading John Wycliffe's English Bible
King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey Confronted by Sir Thomas More
Bishop Hugh Latimer Preaches Before King Edward VI
Queen Mary I and Princess Elizabeth Enter London
Queen Elizabeth I Commisions Sir Walter Raleigh
Envoy of King James I Lays Foundation for British Influence in India
King William III and Queen Mary II Receive Declaration of Rights (blurry)
Queen Anne Receives Act of Union Creating the Kingdom of Great Britain
King Alfred's Long-Ships Attacking the Danes
King Richard I on Crusade
King John and the Magna Carta
Reading John Wycliffe's English Bible
King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey Confronted by Sir Thomas More
Bishop Hugh Latimer Preaches Before King Edward VI
Queen Mary I and Princess Elizabeth Enter London
Queen Elizabeth I Commisions Sir Walter Raleigh
Envoy of King James I Lays Foundation for British Influence in India
King William III and Queen Mary II Receive Declaration of Rights (blurry)
Queen Anne Receives Act of Union Creating the Kingdom of Great Britain
posted by Stephen D. | 19:10
1 Comments:
I like the themes that were chosen as pivotal events, especially the older ones (like the decidedly un-p.c. one of Richard Coeur De Leon on Crusade). However, many of them do have a decidedly 1960s-70s feel, IMO.
Cheers!
KSP
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