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Leicester seizes the letter from his wife Amy, telling of Varneys plot to poison her
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Leicester seizes the letter from his wife Amy, telling of Varneys plot to poison her
STC308504 Leicester seizes the letter from his wife Amy, telling of Varneys plot to poison her, illustration from Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1912 (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Dudley (1532-88), Earl of Leicester; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22953698
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In this illustration from Sir Walter Scott's "Kenilworth" we witness a moment of intense drama and suspense. The scene depicts Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, as he seizes a letter from his wife Amy, revealing an insidious plot to poison her by Varney. Created in 1912 by Henry Justice Ford, this color lithograph beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and horror that engulfs Leicester upon discovering his beloved wife's impending doom. Leicester's expression is one of shock and disbelief, his eyes wide with terror as he reads the damning words on the page. The artist skillfully portrays the character's anguish through intricate details such as furrowed brows and clenched fists. We can almost feel Leicester's heart racing as he grapples with the horrifying truth before him. The setting exudes an Elizabethan ambiance, transporting us back to 16th century England. With rulers scattered across a table and messengers standing nearby, it becomes evident that this tale unfolds within royal court intrigue. As one of Queen Elizabeth's favorites, Leicester finds himself entangled in a web of treachery that threatens not only his own happiness but also his loyalty to the crown. This evocative artwork serves as a testament to both Ford's artistic prowess and Sir Walter Scott's timeless storytelling. It invites viewers into a world where love clashes with betrayal and duty battles against personal desires—a world where even those closest to power are not immune to deception.
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