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Eleanor of Gloucester
Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne, does public penance in the streets of London
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1441 Accused Ambition Cobham Duchess Eleanor Gloucester Guilt Humphrey Husband Magic Penance Practising Shame Throne Treason
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Eleanor of Gloucester Framed Print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece showcases a powerful image of Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, during her public penance in the streets of London. A figure of intrigue and scandal, Eleanor was accused of practicing magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne. This detailed and evocative print offers a glimpse into the complexities of the past, transporting you back to a time of power struggles, accusations, and intrigue. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with a high-quality matte finish and elegant frame, ensuring your new addition will be a stunning addition to any room in your home. Embrace history and add a touch of the past to your decor with our Eleanor of Gloucester Framed Print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the chilling November air of 1441, Eleanor Cobham, the Duchess of Gloucester, performed a humiliating act of public penance in the bustling streets of London. The once-elegant noblewoman, dressed in a simple robe of penitence, stood before a crowd of onlookers, her face etched with deep lines of guilt and shame. The Duchess, accused of practising magic to help her ambitious husband, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, to the English throne, was a woman of treason in the eyes of the law. The allegations against Eleanor were grave. It was whispered that she had consulted with a coven of witches and had concocted potions to influence the outcome of political events. The rumors had reached the ears of King Henry VI, who, with the support of the powerful Duke of York, ordered the Duchess to be tried for treason. The evidence against her was circumstantial, but the damage to her reputation was irreparable. The Duchess's public penance was a spectacle designed to appease the public's thirst for retribution and to demonstrate her contrition. She was led through the streets of London, barefoot and in penance, while the crowd jeered and threw stones. The Duchess's once-proud bearing was now broken, her head bowed in submission. Religion played a significant role in the Duchess's punishment. The Church, which held immense power in medieval England, saw the Duchess's alleged dabbling in the occult as a grave sin. The public penance was a way for the Church to assert its authority and to remind the populace of the dangers of straying from the path of righteousness. The events of that November day in 1441 marked the end of Eleanor Cobham's life as a Duchess and the beginning of her life as a woman shrouded in infamy. Her story is a reminder of the power of rumor and the devastating consequences of ambition and the pursuit of power.
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