Paul Delaroche
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Although Delaroche painted quite a few historical paintings they were not historically correct. In this case Cromwell lifting the coffin lid to gaze on the body of Charles I is from an urban legend.
Cromwell and Charles I
1831
oil on canvas
private collection
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