77 John Bowles – A Representation of the Carved Work on the West Side of the London

This detailed engraving depicts the sculptural relief originally designed for the west side of the pedestal of the Monument to the Great Fire of London. Published by John Bowles, the print is a dramatic allegorical composition commemorating the 1666 catastrophe. Central figures include King Charles II, Liberty, Victory, and various personifications such as Architecture, Plenty, and Science, representing the rebirth of London. The dramatic imagery captures both the devastation and subsequent resilience of the city, as flames engulf buildings in the background while divine and civic figures oversee restoration efforts.