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Ferdinand II of Germany
KING FERDINAND II OF GERMANY Emperor of Germany as a young man
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Media ID 623395
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Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.9cm x 23.7cm (6.7" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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
This evocative portrait captures the young and determined countenance of Ferdinand II (1578-1637), the twenty-third Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Germany. Born in Graz, Austria, Ferdinand ascended to the throne in 1619 following the death of his elder brother, Matthias. His reign, which lasted from 1619 to 1637, was marked by religious conflict and political instability, most notably the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a devastating European conflict primarily fought over religious differences between Protestants and Catholics. In this striking oval portrait, Ferdinand is depicted as a serious and resolute young man, wearing the traditional ruff collar and a heavy chain signifying his imperial authority. The chain, adorned with the imperial double-headed eagle, symbolizes his role as both Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Germany. The portrait, created around 1619, captures the essence of Ferdinand's regal bearing and the weight of responsibility he bore as a monarch during a tumultuous period in European history. Ferdinand II's reign was a pivotal moment in German history, as it marked the beginning of the end of the Holy Roman Empire's dominance in Europe. His attempts to impose Catholicism on his Protestant subjects led to widespread rebellion and the devastating Thirty Years' War, which left the empire and its people in ruins. Despite the challenges he faced, Ferdinand remained steadfast in his beliefs and his commitment to the Catholic faith, earning him both admiration and criticism from historians and scholars. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and challenges of ruling during a time of religious and political upheaval, and the indelible mark Ferdinand II left on the history of Germany and Europe.
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