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Signing of the Magna Carta
3789839 Signing of the Magna Carta; (add.info.: Signing of the Magna Carta or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England. King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede near Windsor, England, 15 th June 1215. King John, King of England from 1199-1216, 24 December 1166 - 19 October 1216.
History of England, Vol.1 Hume & Smollet, George Virtue: London, plate after p.142); Lebrecht History
Media ID 33388944
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the signing of the Magna Carta. King John, ruler of England from 1199 to 1216, is depicted here as he affixes his signature to this monumental document at Runnymede near Windsor, England on June 15th, 1215. The Magna Carta, also known as The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, holds immense significance in shaping the course of English law and governance. It symbolizes a crucial milestone in the struggle for individual rights and liberties against absolute monarchy during the Middle Ages. In this image, we witness not only King John but also an assembly of bishops, barons, and abbots who played instrumental roles in negotiating with him. Their presence serves as a reminder that this historic agreement was reached through intense political negotiations between various factions within medieval society. The photo print's composition beautifully captures the solemnity and gravity of this momentous occasion. The figures are portrayed with remarkable detail and realism against a backdrop evoking medieval Europe. This visual representation transports us back to thirteenth-century England when power dynamics were shifting amidst growing demands for justice and fairness. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artwork by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of how far our understanding of law and governance has come since then. The legacy left behind by those involved in drafting and signing the Magna Carta continues to shape legal systems worldwide today.
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