Art Resource - AR9110986

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A Purging draught for Extracting Diamonds from the Rich Mine of Bengall

A Purging draught for Extracting Diamonds from the Rich Mine of Bengall, Hastings is shown in the centre of this engraving, with two of his accusers, Burke and Fox, to the left, and two of his supporters, Thurlow and George III, to the right. Each side tugs at the strings of diamonds - the wealth of Bengal - emerging from their victim, in a vivid image of the true motives of both accusers and defenders. The King sits on his throne, eating a string of jewels and remarking, 'These is provision for a K-g poor soul. I'll take care he shan't be hurt.' This refers to the diamond that Hastings had given to him, as a gift from an Indian ruler, the Nizam of the Deccan. Published : 1788

Location British Library/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier AR9110986

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 6250px × 4302px

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