Wisdom mb-width 2174 Ten gateways in the City

Ten gateways in the City of London and the City of Westminster

Behind is a row of figures in ceremonial dress and beyond and to the sides are the guests at the ceremony

'The delights of Islington'

Also known as the German Chapel since the 1690s

View in Fore Street showing a fragment of Cripplegate Postern

Wisdom mb-width 2174 Ten gateways in the City'Wisdom', 1799. Allegorical image of Wisdom, showing the seated figure of Wisdom surrounded by attributes including putti holding mirrors, a lamb, owl and cockerel. One of four engravings made from frescos by JF Rigaud, R. A., which formerly adorned the ceiling of the Old Council Chamber.