The Murder of Rizzio
1787 painting by John Opie
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The Murder of Rizzio is an oil on canvas history painting by the British painter John Opie, from 1787.[1] It depicts a scene from Scottish history.[2] 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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| Artist | John Opie |
| Year | 1787 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, history painting |
| Dimensions | 239 cm × 287 cm (94 in × 113 in) |
| Location | Guildhall Art Gallery, London |
Opie was a painter hailed as the "Cornish wonder" known in particular for his portrait paintings. The work was displayed at the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1787 at Somerset House.[3] Today the painting is in the Guildhall Art Gallery in the City of London, having been presented by John Boydell in 1793. [4]
