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Edwards Arm in the Hands of his Medical Advisers, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching)
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Edwards Arm in the Hands of his Medical Advisers, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching)
3075748 Edwards Arm in the Hands of his Medical Advisers, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward I (1239-1307), King of England; Reigned from 1272; depicts doctors attending Edward after he was wounded in the arm and forehead following an assassination attempt in June 1272; ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 26406764
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The comical scene captured in this hand-coloured etching, titled "Edward's Arm in the Hands of his Medical Advisers" takes us back to a significant moment in English history. Created by John Leech and published in 1864 as part of "The Comic History of England" this satirical cartoon offers a humorous take on the events surrounding King Edward I. Depicting doctors attending to Edward after an assassination attempt, the image shows the monarch with a wounded arm and forehead. The exaggerated caricatures of these medical advisers add an element of whimsy to the scene, highlighting their questionable expertise. With bottles and potions scattered around them, they appear more like quacks than skilled physicians. Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks or Hammer of the Scots, ruled from 1272 until his death in 1307. This incident occurred shortly after he ascended to the throne when he was attacked by assassins in June 1272. The artist's scathing satire cleverly pokes fun at both the king's predicament and those entrusted with his care. This print is part of The Stapleton Collection held privately but made accessible through Bridgeman Images. It serves as a reminder that even historical figures faced moments that could be seen through a humorous lens.
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