Fine Art Print : Tolls at French Market
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Tolls at French Market
Toll on markets levied by a cleric
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Media ID 603183
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10124948
Cleric Levies Markets Officials Taxes Toll Tolls Traders Wares 15th
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of old Europe with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning image, titled "Tolls at French Market," captures the essence of a bustling marketplace in days gone by. Witness the intriguing scene of a cleric collecting tolls amidst the vibrant colors and lively activity of the market. Each print in our Media Storehouse range is meticulously reproduced from original sources, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a touch of history and artistry into your home or office with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 45.4cm (16" x 17.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
15th Century: Tolls at the French Market - A Cleric Levies Taxes on Traders (Mary Evans Picture Library) This evocative 15th-century image captures the bustling atmosphere of a marketplace in France, where the exchange of goods and services was a daily occurrence. Amidst the hustle and bustle of traders haggling over prices and customers inspecting the wares, a cleric stands tall, asserting his authority as a toll collector. The French Market, as depicted in this print from Mary Evans Picture Library, was a hub of commerce and economic activity. Merchants from all corners of Europe traveled to these markets to buy and sell their goods, contributing to the thriving trade networks that connected the continent. However, the market was not just a place of commerce; it was also a place where taxes and tolls were levied. In this print, we see a cleric, dressed in his robes, collecting tolls from traders as they enter the market. Tolls were a common form of taxation in medieval Europe, and they were often collected by clerics, who held significant power and influence in society. The tolls served multiple purposes. They provided income for the clergy, who used the funds to support their institutions and maintain their power. They also served as a means of regulating trade and ensuring that only authorized traders were allowed to participate in the market. Despite the tolls and other challenges, the French Market continued to thrive, serving as an essential hub of economic activity and cultural exchange in medieval Europe. This print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the exchange of goods and ideas was a vital force in shaping the world around us.
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