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Mary, Queen of Scots|William Dickinson|William Dickinson|John Graham

The Murder of David Rizzio (Mary, Queen of Scots witnessing the murder of David Rizzio)

July 1, 1791
Mezzotint
50.7 × 62.4 cm (20 × 24.6 in)

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