The Reformation [graphic]

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Title: The Reformation [graphic]
Creator: Holloway, Thomas, 1748-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Stow, James, approximately 1770- printmaker.
Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845, artist.
Ryley, Charles Reuben, 1752?-1798, artist.
Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834, publisher.
Published / Created: May 29, 1794.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published as the act directs by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Abstract: "Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; portrait medallions of Wickliffe, Huss, Erasmus, Luther, Bucurus, Melancthon in a plaque with decorative border; above, a female figure pushing back clouds to reveal the sun behind her."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text within image.
Image consists of two overlapping designs, each with its own statements of responsibility etched below.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate [59] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Provenance: Gift of Francis B. Trowbridge to the Yale University Library, 1904. Transferred to Lewis Walpole Library, September 1965.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 48 x 33 cm
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title: Plate [59] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the first artists in the country, illustrative of the history of England.
Collection / Other Creator: Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834
Collection Date: London : Printed for the proprietor, R. Bowyer, 80, Pall Mall; by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, 1812.

Genre: Portrait prints
Engravings England London 1794
Material: engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Wycliffe, John, -1384,
Hus, Jan, 1369?-1415,
Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536,
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546,
Bucer, Martin, 1491-1551,
Melanchthon, Philip, 1497-1560,
Subjects: Wycliffe, John, -1384
Hus, Jan, 1369?-1415
Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Bucer, Martin, 1491-1551
Melanchthon, Philip, 1497-1560
England > London > 1794

Access: Public
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