Interview of Alcaniz, 1232. Miniature

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Interview of Alcaniz, 1232. Miniature

Interview of Alcaniz (1232) between Hugo of Forcalquier, kneeling, and Blasco of Alagon, proposing to King James I the conquest of the Kingdom of Valencia. Miniature of Llibre dels Feyts or Chronicle of King James I. Manuscript of Poblet, 1343

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1232 1343 13th Alcaniz Aragon Catalonia Chronicle Conqueror Conquest Hugo Interview Kneel Kneeling Knight Malta Master Valencia 14th Blasco Forcalquier

EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite miniature, taken from the Llibre dels Fets or Chronicle of King James I, depicts a pivotal moment in the history of the Iberian Peninsula. Dated to the 1343 manuscript of Poblet, the illustration captures the Interview of Alcaniz in 1232, where Hugo of Forcalquier, represented by the kneeling figure, proposes to King James I of Aragon the conquest of the Kingdom of Valencia. The proposal is symbolized by the offering of a grand cross and the Maltese cross of the Order of the Temple, which Hugo represented as the Grand Master. Blasco of Alagon, standing tall and proud, supports the proposal, holding a crown in his hand. The scene is adorned with intricate details, including the regal attire of the monarch, the ornate decorations on the throne, and the presence of various birds and animals in the background, symbolizing the natural beauty of the region. This miniature not only serves as a visual representation of the historical event but also as a testament to the artistic prowess of the medieval illuminators who created it.

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