ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ENGRAVING OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL.

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ENGRAVING 

OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL.

Year of publication 1655 

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: 

Engraved by Daniel King. Daniel King was one of the earliest English togographical engravers/etchers and was taught by the well known Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677).

PROVENANCE: Originally published in 'Monasticon Anglicanum, or The History of Ancient Abbies, Monasteries,Hospitals, Cathedral and Collegiate Churches in England and Wales', by Sir William Dugdale. Initially printed in 3 volumes 1655-1673 with latin title. King's plates were almost immediately reprinted in his own publication "The Cathedrall and Conventuall Churches of England and Wales" (1656 & 1672). So from one of these publications although the title being in Latin only would suggest an early printing. Sir William Dugdale (12 September 1605 – 10 February 1686) was an English antiquary and herald. As a scholar he was influential in the development of medieval history as an academic subject. 

TYPE: Antique etching printed on laid paper.

SIZE: 17 cm x 24 cm plate size.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Very good. Suitable for framing. Please check the images prior to purchase. Some age related toning to the outer margins. 

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern reproduction.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Rochester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an English church of Norman architecture in Rochester, Kent. The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rochester in the Church of England and the seat (cathedra) of the Bishop of Rochester, the second oldest bishopric in England after that of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Thousands of visitors from all over the world who visit England’s second oldest cathedral admire its magnificent crypt and nave, featuring fine examples of Norman architecture.