Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

'The true maner of the execution of Thomas Earle of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland upon Tower Hill the 12th of May 1641' NPG D20367

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Wenceslaus Hollar

A powerful statesman, Strafford initially supported Parliament but was won over by Charles I. As President of the Council of the North (1628), and Lord-Deputy of Ireland (1632), he established a reputation for vigorous and efficient administration. As chief adviser to the King, 1639-41, he urged strong measures to control Parliament and obtain funds for a war against the Scots. Seen as a threat to Parliament, a bill of attainder was passed against him and the King reluctantly agreed to his execution. It was... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.