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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)

    Subject(s)

    Henry II, King of England (1133-89)
  • 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]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums