English Antique Prints steel engravings Beauties of England and Wales
Exquisite circa 1830s Steel Engraving - Antique Print
Title: BELVOIR CASTLE
LEICESTERSHIRE
THE SEAT of the DUKE of RUTLAND
ENGRAVED
by HEATH after a DRAWING by NEAL
PUBLISHED BY JONES & CO. LONDON, JAN 1ST 1829
Approximate Image Size: 3 1/4 X 5 inches
Approximate Overall Size With Margins: 5 1/4 x 8 inches (13.3 x 20.3 cm)
Belvoir Castle (pronounced Beaver) is a stately home in the English county of Leicestershire, overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. A Norman castle originally stood on the high ground in this spot. During the English Civil War, it was one of the more notable strongholds of the king's supporters. It eventually passed into the hands of the Dukes of Rutland and following a fire, was rebuilt, its present façade dating from the 19th century. The architect James Wyatt was chiefly responsible for this restructuring, and the result is a building which bears a superficial resemblance to a medieval castle, its central tower reminiscent of Windsor Castle.
The castle is open to the public and contains the Regimental Museum of the 17th and 21st Lancers, as well as many works of art. The landscaped grounds are also popular with visitors. Several films and television programmes have used it as a location, notably the film Little Lord Fauntleroy starring Sir Alec Guinness. The castle itself was used as a filming location for The Da Vinci Code - it represented Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer residence.
The castle is near several villages, including Redmile, Woolsthorpe, Harlaxton, Croxton Kerrial and Bottesford, and the town of Grantham.
The Duke of Rutland also owns a hotel/restaurant named the Manners Arms which is located in nearby Knipton. (WIKIPEDIA INFORMATION)
CONDITION:
Suitable age toning. Very Good Condition. Image is sharp, clean, clear with beautiful detail and in Very Good Condition.
Blank on Reverse side. This exquisite engraving would look lovely framed. An art
supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.
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