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Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the

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Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the

XJF618945 Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion, published in 1685 (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine panels along the top and sides depict events and places associated with the Civil War, including the Battle of Edgehill at the bottom.); English, out of copyright

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Attacked Cambridge Canterbury Cavaliers Civil College Complaint Countess Edge Edgehill Events Frontispiece John Late Lucas Minster Oxford Panels Parliamentarian Parliamentarians Places Plundered Plundering Ransack Ransacking Rebellion Recounting Roundheads Royalist Royalists Stuart Trinity Warder Countrys Mercurius Ransacked Rusticus


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This engraving, titled "Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion" offers a poignant glimpse into the tumultuous era of the English Civil War. Created by William Faithorne in 1685, this print is an evocative representation of the conflict that divided England between Cavaliers and Roundheads. The artwork features nine panels along its top and sides, each depicting significant events and places associated with this historic rebellion. At the bottom, we see a vivid portrayal of the Battle of Edgehill, where fierce fighting took place between these opposing factions. As our eyes wander across this intricate composition, we encounter scenes such as Warder Castle, Canterbury Minster Cathedral, Trinity College Cambridge, Christ Church Oxford, and Countess Rivers' home being plundered by marauding armies. Through Faithorne's masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail, he transports us back in time to witness firsthand how royalists and parliamentarians clashed violently throughout Stuart Britain. This frontispiece serves as a powerful reminder of the devastation caused by war - houses attacked by mobs and crowds swarming upon Sir John Lucas' residence. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from a private collection now out of copyright restrictions thanks to www. bridgemanart. com's preservation efforts let us reflect on how conflicts shape nations while acknowledging their profound impact on individuals caught in their midst.

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