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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    King Henry II doing penance

    c. 1864

    Albumen print | 10.2 x 7.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2117202

    Photograph of a painting held at Canterbury Cathedral of 'The penance of Henry II'. The painting depicts Henry II wearing a crown and shorts, kneeling before a shrine to Thomas Beckett. Two monks stand beside him, about to flog the King. The painting refers to the public penance of Henry II in 1174.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 10.2 x 7.4 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Art
          • Paintings
      • Religion & Theology
        • Religions and faiths
          • Christianity
            • Christian church in general
              • Sacraments
                • Penance (sacrament)
          • Religious orders
            • Monks
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Kent [England]
                • Canterbury [Kent]
                  • Canterbury Cathedral [Canterbury]
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