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Wall tile

Jan Ariensz Van Hamme, 1679–1680

Depicts 'Pickering Executed' painted in cobalt blue. Sir EB Godfrey falsely implicated Pickering in attempting to kill Charles II. Depicts the executioner about to desembowel his body and burn the entrails after the public hanging on 25 May 1679.

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Title of artwork, date

Wall tile, 1679–1680

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

12 x 12 x 1 cm

Grant

757

Total cost

3025

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