Antique Print of a Usurper stoned to Death (c.1730)

Description: Two images on one sheet titled 'An Usurper stoned to Death (..)'. According to the text, Rajasingha was usurped by Vinne Ladarma, but retook the throne. Rajasingha had the usurper 'buried in the ground up to his breast, and so to be kill'd by the means of certain Wooden Balls, which were thrown at his Head, till his Brains were dash'd out'. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Published after P. Baldaeus.