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The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1441 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
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The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1441 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1864. Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester (nee Cobham; c1400 - 7 July 1452), was a mistress and the second wife of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester. Eleanor had to do public penance in London, divorce her husband and as a convicted sorceress, she was imprisoned for treasonable necromancy in 1441 and condemned to life imprisonment. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D. 1485 by James E. Doyle. [Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green, London, 1864]
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The Duchess of Gloucester's Humiliation: A Tale of Sorcery and Scandal". In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1441 in London, England. The image portrays a significant moment in history when Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester, is forced to endure public penance for her alleged crimes. James William Edmund Doyle's artistic rendition beautifully captures the essence of this dramatic event. Eleanor Cobham, once a mistress and later wife to Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, found herself entangled in accusations of sorcery and treasonable necromancy. As punishment for these supposed offenses, she was sentenced to life imprisonment after divorcing her husband. The scene depicted shows Eleanor walking through the countryside with an air of resignation and humiliation. Her face reveals traces of sorrow mixed with defiance as she endures the consequences imposed upon her by society. This powerful image not only showcases the historical significance but also highlights themes such as justice, power dynamics within marriage, and societal expectations placed on women during that era. James E. Doyle's engraving masterfully brings forth every intricate detail while evoking emotions from viewers who delve into this fascinating period in English history. It serves as a reminder that even those belonging to royalty were not immune to scandal or its repercussions. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print captured by The Print Collector29 from "A Chronicle of England B. C. 55 - A. D. 1485" we are reminded that history holds countless stories waiting to be discovered and explored.
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