Monk declares for a Free Parliament. 1660.

For Sale is a Full Page Engraving removed from "Nine Scenes from English History, after the originals designed for Westminster Palace, by C.W. Cope, R.A.,  Daniel Maclise, R.A., & E.M. Ward, R.A."
Published by the "Art-Union of London."
Date- 1881.
This Engraving is called "General Monk declares for a free Parliament."
Artist- E. M. Ward.
Engraver- Goupil & Co.
Size of Engraving- 32cm. x 26.5cm.

                       General Monk declares for a free Parliament, 1660.
Ganeral Monk was, himself, the opposite of a zealot.  He had at the commencement of the civil war borne arms for the King;  had been made prisoner by the Roundheads, had then accepted a commission from the Parliament, and, with very slender pretensions to saint-ship, had raised himself to high commands by his courage and professional skill. His nature was cautious and somewhat sluggish, nor was he at all disposed to hazard sure and moderate advantages for the chance of obtaining even the most splendid success.  Whatever were his motives, he declared himself the champion of the oppressed civil power, refused to acknowledge the usurped authority of the provisional government, and, at the head of seven thousand veterans, marched into England.  *  *  During a short time, the dissimulation and irresolution of Monk kept all parties in a state of painful suspense.  At length he broke silence and declared for a free parliament.

Condition is Very Good, with a damp stain in the margin. (See Photo).