About The Murder of David Rizzio

The Murder of Rizzio is an oil on canvas history painting by the British painter John Opie, from 1787. It depicts a scene from Scottish history. On 9 March 1566 the Italian courtier David Rizzio was assassinated by rivals who feared his influence over Mary, Queen of Scots.

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The Murder of David Rizzio

painting by David Allen

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