Antique Engraving Shakespeare King Richard II, Act IV, Scene I 1801

Description:

The scene shows King Richard II, identifiable by the crown being offered to him, surrounded by figures including Henry Bolingbroke (who later becomes Henry IV).

This moment is pivotal in the play, marking the transfer of power and the beginning of Bolingbroke's reign.

The play Richard II is a history play that chronicles the downfall of King Richard II and the rise of Henry IV, forming the first part of Shakespeare's Henriad tetralogy.

This particular image is an engraving, likely based on a painting, depicting this historical and dramatic event.

Size : 65x50 cm