The Duke of Monmouth Begs for His Life

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Mark Cartwright
by Manchester Art Gallery
published on 05 September 2022
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An 1882 painting by John Pettie showing the Duke of Monmouth begging for his life at the feet of James II of England. In the 1685 Monmouth rebellion, the duke had attempted to take the throne from his uncle.

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