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''The Apotheosis, or, Death of the King'', a 1728 engraving depicting [[:en:Charles I of England|Charles I]] ascending to heaven after his execution.

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English: The Apotheosis, or, Death of the King is a 1728 line engraving by French engraver Bernard Baron (1696-1762). It reflects dominant view of the Church of England of Charles I as christian martyr. In the foreground, Charles is taken to heaven by a group of angels while Britannia looks down in shame. In the background, Charles has been executed and the crowd is in an uproar.
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National Portrait Gallery: NPG D26389

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