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Renaud de Bourgogne donne aux bourgeois de Belfort la charte d affranchissement
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Renaud de Bourgogne donne aux bourgeois de Belfort la charte d affranchissement
XEE4177666 Renaud de Bourgogne donne aux bourgeois de Belfort la charte d affranchissement. Ayant besoin d argent pour mener sa guerre contre l Empereur Rodolphe Ier du Saint-Empire, Renaud de Bourgogne (mort en 1321) affranchi la ville de Belfort en 1307, moyennant 1 000 livres. Gravure d apres le tableau de Albert Maignan (1845-1908) presente a l exposition nationale des Beaux Arts de 1883. Gravure in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Collection privee. by Maignan, Albert Pierre Rene (1845-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Renaud de Bourgogne donne aux bourgeois de Belfort la charte d affranchissement. Ayant besoin d argent pour mener sa guerre contre l Empereur Rodolphe Ier du Saint-Empire, Renaud de Bourgogne (mort en 1321) affranchi la ville de Belfort en 1307, moyennant 1 000 livres. Gravure d apres le tableau de Albert Maignan (1845-1908) presente a l exposition nationale des Beaux Arts de 1883. Gravure in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Collection privee.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting Renaud de Bourgogne granting the charter of emancipation to the citizens of Belfort. In 1307, amidst his need for funds to fuel his war against Emperor Rodolphe Ier of the Holy Roman Empire, Renaud de Bourgogne made a monumental decision to liberate the city of Belfort in exchange for 1,000 pounds. The artist Albert Maignan beautifully translates this historical event onto canvas and later into an exquisite engraving showcased at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1883. The attention to detail and skillful execution bring life to this pivotal scene where Renaud de Bourgogne bestows freedom upon the grateful bourgeois. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back in time, witnessing a moment that forever altered the course of Belfort's destiny. The citizens stand before their benefactor with expressions filled with gratitude and hope for a brighter future. Their newfound liberty symbolizes not only their release from feudal constraints but also their ability to shape their own fate. This artwork serves as a reminder that even during times of conflict and struggle, acts of generosity can prevail. Renaud de Bourgogne's sacrifice demonstrates how one person's actions can inspire change and empower others. Through this image captured by Stefano Bianchetti, we are reminded that history is shaped by those who dare to challenge conventions and fight for what they believe is right.
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