Royalty Free King William Rufus Ii Of England Portrait Engraving premium stock clip art

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Portrait of William II (William Rufus, 1056 - 1100), King of England. Engraving from the 18th or 19th century, possibly 1830. (Crest) Embattled and chained circle containing two lions, surrounded by bow, arrows, axes, swords and a spear. (Left bearer) Wears plumed helmet and chainmail. Bears a long spear and has a sword held by a chain. (Right bearer) A more dashing figure with a broadsword, wearing loose-fitting doublet and hose. (Lower side cartouche with caption) Death of Rufus. (William Rufus is pierced by an arrow while out hunting.) (In bottom loop) J. J. Crew (engraver) (Bottom caption) William II surnamed Rufus William II, King of England in the 11th century, was also known as William Rufus. His bellicose reputation can be interpreted from the weapons that are illustrated in this engraving. Gallery – more engravings of British kings: Antique engravings: UK Antique engravings: All subjects