Blad met titelprent en de dood van Maria Tudor in 1558 1711

This anonymous 1711 engraving depicts the death of Mary I of England, also known as “Bloody Mary”, on November 17, 1558. The print consists of two parts: a title plate, with angels holding scrolls that celebrate the death of Mary, and an image of the queen on her deathbed, surrounded by mourners. The title plate is a typical example of the commemorative art that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, while the deathbed scene offers a glimpse into the rituals surrounding death in the 16th century. The print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.