Framed Print : Henry VI with York
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Henry VI with York
Henry VI with Richard, the duke of York, heir apparent to the English crown and Somerset
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Media ID 617070
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10083056
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Henry VI with York" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece showcases a powerful moment in English history, with King Henry VI and his heir apparent, Richard, Duke of York, depicted in deep conversation. The intricate details of the original artwork are beautifully preserved in this high-quality print, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. The rich, elegant frame adds a touch of sophistication and timeless charm, enhancing the overall presentation of this historical masterpiece. Bring a piece of the past into your present with the "Henry VI with York" Framed Print from Media Storehouse.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in English history as King Henry VI (reign 1422-1461 and 1470-1471) is depicted in council with his most powerful nobles, including the Duke of York, Richard of Plantagenet (1411-1460), the heir apparent to the English crown. The year is 1452, and tensions between York and the King's favored advisor, the Duke of Somerset, are reaching a boiling point. Henry VI, weakened by mental instability, was a figurehead monarch, leaving the real power in the hands of his advisors. York, as the heir to the throne, felt he was being sidelined and denied his rightful place in the succession. Somerset, on the other hand, wielded significant influence over the king and sought to maintain his power base. The political climate in England during this period was fraught with instability, with the House of York and the House of Lancaster vying for control. This image, with its somber tones and tense body language, encapsulates the underlying tension and unease that pervaded the English court in the years leading up to the Wars of the Roses. The Duke of York, dressed in his robes of office, sits to the right of the king, his expression serious and determined. Somerset, in the background, stands with his back to the viewer, his body language conveying a sense of confidence and authority. The king, seated in the center, looks pensive and distracted, seemingly unaware of the storm brewing around him. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex web of power, ambition, and loyalty that characterized the English court during the late Middle Ages. It offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, a moment that would ultimately lead to the Wars of the Roses and the eventual rise of the Tudor dynasty.
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