Beatrice Cenci, Murderer or Victim?, Roman Noblewoman, Beheaded -1885 Engraving

Description: British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph Beatrice Cenci, Murderer or Victim?, Roman Noblewoman, Beheaded A Victim of Crime Beatrice Cenci (Italian: 6 February 1577 – 11 September 1599) was a Roman noblewoman who murdered her father, Count Francesco Cenci. She was beheaded in 1599 after a lurid murder trial in Rome that gave rise to an enduring legend about her. Beatrice’s fate - now more legend than history - is part legal drama and part horror story. It involves sexual violence, justifiable vengeance and alleged incest within one of the leading families of Rome. Its cast of characters includes hired henchmen, wealthy noblemen and even the Pope, in addition to the beguiling figure (femme fatale or innocent victim?) of Beatrice herself. Her imprisonment and conviction attracted such wild attention that she has been called the O.J. Simpson of the Renaissance, but the obscene details of her story may appear closer to those of a sixteenth century Josef Fritzl.Engraved by W. Wellstood from artwork by Guido Reni 1885 Steel-Plate Historical Engraved Portrait Typical age, occasional smudge, foxing & handling wear - Great image -- See picture ----- Reverse is blank --- Published in Chicago in1895 by Cranston and Stove FULL PAGE Size: Approximately 6.5" X 10" Blank on Reverse Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good+ - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest) Some age toning (slightly exaggerated in picture) but still present, occasional smudges, spotting and light handling wear << Click Here to See Other History Prints >> This is an Original Print- Not a Reproduction Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print State sales tax may apply. International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Item #0522-1074

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