Metal Print : Eleanor of Gloucester
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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
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the captivating image of Eleanor of Gloucester, Duchess of Gloucester. This intriguing print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts Eleanor performing public penance in the streets of London during the 15th century. The metallic finish adds an elegant and modern touch to this historical masterpiece, making it a unique and conversation-starting addition to any home or office decor. With its vivid colors and stunning detail, this Metal Print is sure to transport you back in time and add a touch of history to your space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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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