English Parliament in the 17th century

London, England, Great Britain Dutch copper engraving from 1690, which gives an accurate picture of the English Parliament in this period: in the middle William III of Orange, on his right the empty chair of the Prince of Gaul, on his left the Prince of Denmark (second son of William), on the left the empty chair of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Behind the King, aristocratic audience without office. Before him, members of the Council. On the outermost row on the left are the prelates, dukes, Pairs and Lords of birth. In the foreground on a bench the Lords for life. Before them around the table, the writers. The medallion bearing the coat of arms of the Crown of England.