Gunpowder Plot

1606

George Keller

Associated Names
George Keller

Artist, German, 1568 - 1634

This is a drawing of a public execution scene in a historical town setting. The image features an execution platform in the center where a chaotic scene unfolds. The atmosphere is tense, with multiple figures on a raised stage engaged in dynamic movement. Surrounding the central action, the town's architecture consists of tall, pitched-roof houses. A large gathering of onlookers is present, with people on horseback and standing in clusters. In the foreground, some figures appear to have fallen or are lying on the ground. The drawing showcases period costumes, intricate architectural stylings, and careful depictions of figures.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.7 × 25 cm (7 3/4 × 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.423


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65225331

You may be interested in

Loading Results