Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden Size:XL: 90 x 60cm South west view of St

South west view of St Giles without Cripplegate

Remains of the cloisters of St Bartholomew-the-Great prior to their removal

his arm round Lady Conyngham who is rubbing his thigh

others as characters from the Commedia dell'Arte including Pulcinello

'The industrious 'prentice performing the duty of a christian'

Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden Size:XL: 90 x 60cm South west view of St'Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent Garden', 1732. Scene of John Rich's triumphant entry into Covent Garden with a procession of performers and props passing through the piazza. On December 7th 1732, John Rich moved his playhouse at Lincoln's Inn Fields to Covent Garden, the theatre later became the Royal Opera House. Below the image is a set of verse.