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Francois I Knighted
After defeating the Swiss at the battle of Marignano, Francois I is knighted at the hands of the Chevalier Bayard
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1515 Bayard Chevalier Defeating Francois Knighted Swiss Marignano
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In this evocative print, King Francois I of France (1494-1547) is depicted being knighted by the Chevalier Bayard (1473-1527), following France's triumphant victory over the Swiss at the Battle of Marignano in September 1515. The historic event took place in the Italian city of Milan, which was then under French rule. The Battle of Marignano, fought from September 13 to 17, 1515, was a significant turning point in the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that raged across Italy from 1494 to 1559. King Francois I, a keen military strategist and an ardent patron of the arts, led his forces against the Swiss mercenaries who had been hired by the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. After a fierce and hard-fought battle, the French emerged victorious, securing their control over Milan and other Italian territories. In this print, we see King Francois I, resplendent in his royal robes and adorned with the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece, being knighted by the Chevalier Bayard. The Chevalier Bayard, a legendary knight and a trusted advisor to King Francois I, holds the sword and the shield, symbolizing the granting of the knighthood. The scene is set against a backdrop of a grandiose Italian palace, with banners and pennants fluttering in the wind, and soldiers and nobles looking on in awe. This print is a testament to the grandeur and pageantry of the Renaissance court, as well as the military prowess of King Francois I and the Chevalier Bayard. It is a reminder of a bygone era, when kings and knights waged war for power and glory, and when art and culture flourished amidst the chaos of battlefields.
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