Book Title: Thysiasterion [romanized form of greek letters] vel scintilla altaris. Primitive devotion, in the feasts and fasts of the Church of England, by Edward Sparke

Author: Sparke, Edward, d. 1692

Image Title: Fifth of November or Gunpowder Treason

Scripture Reference:

• Psalms 9 (further images / scripture text)
• Psalms 124 (further images / scripture text)

Description: This engraving portrays a failed Catholic plot to blow up the English House of Lords and assassinate James I, popularly known as the Gunpowder-Treason plot. Led by Robert Catesby, the objective of the plot was to install Elizabeth, the Catholic daughter of James, on the throne of England. A group of cardinals surround the Pope (upper right); the conspirators are captured, sentenced and hung (lower left).

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