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The Princes in the Tower (Edward V and the Duke of York)
Paul Delaroche·c. 1827
Historical Context
The Princes in the Tower from around 1827 by Paul Delaroche depicts the ill-fated sons of Edward IV, widely believed to have been murdered in the Tower of London. This subject became one of Delaroche's most famous images, capturing the pathos of innocent children facing a terrible fate. Delaroche was the most commercially successful French painter of the 1830s, combining meticulous historical research with theatrical staging and emotional directness that made his large history paintings extraord
Technical Analysis
The two young princes are rendered with poignant characterization, the dark Tower interior creating an atmosphere of menace and vulnerability.
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