Engraving, of The Downsitting of Parliament

This engraving - the only known depiction of the original Scottish parliament in session - shows the ceremonial procession into the parliament. It was published in 1720 in Chatelain's 'Atlas Historique' but was engraved at an earlier date.

The engraving features men in late 17th-century dress. The Scottish crown jewels can be seen and the throne is occupied by the monarch's representative, the Lord High Commissioner. Some details may have been taken from a 16th-century drawing.

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Online ID:	000-100-048-459-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1993.85
Date:	1720 Before 1720
Material:
Dimensions:	450 mm H x 520 mm W
What:	Book plate / parliament
Subject:
Who:	Atlas Historique Chatelain (Maker) Scottish Parliament
Where:	SCOTLAND
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Description:	Detached printed plate from Chatelain's "Atlas Historique" of 1720, showing a graphic scheme of the Scottish parliament in session about 1680 - 1685
References:	Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990 p 96
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