Oliver Cromwell

George Bickham Sr.

Associated Names
George Bickham Sr.

Artist, British, probably 1684 - 1769

This is a drawing of a genealogical allegory involving Oliver Cromwell as the Anti-Christ. The image is a complex illustration depicting Cromwell at the head of a genealogical chart titled "A Genealogie of Anti-Christ." In the upper section, a portrait of Cromwell is central, flanked by two winged and horned creatures. Below Cromwell, various sins and negative traits like "Pride" and "Hypocrite" are connected by lines to other vices and social divisions, depicted as words within roundels. This hierarchy is supported by demonic figures at the bottom, brandishing tridents. The overall theme is to portray Cromwell and associated religious sects as leading to societal and moral corruption. This is in the style of historical satirical engravings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24 × 18 cm (9 7/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.336


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65072435

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