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LAURE, Jean Fran篩s Hyacinthe Jules (1806-1861)
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LAURE, Jean Fran篩s Hyacinthe Jules (1806-1861)
LAURE, Jean Fran篩s Hyacinthe Jules (1806-1861). Alcuin presenting himself before Charlemagne. 1837. Central detail. Copy of a Victor Schnetzs work conservated at the Louvre. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles
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1806 1837 1861 Albinus Alcuin Charlemagne Copy Cultural Flaccus Franois Fran篩s Hyacinthe Jules Laure Louvre Oils Paintings Pictures Presenting Versailles Victor Yvelines Masculine Persons
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Laure, Jean-François Hyacinthe Jules (1806-1861): Alcuin Presenting Himself before Charlemagne, 1837 This stunning oil on canvas painting, titled "Alcuin Presenting Himself before Charlemagne," is a central detail from a work by French artist Jean-François Hyacinthe Jules, Laure (1806-1861). The painting is a copy of a composition by Victor Schnetz, which is now conserved at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The scene depicts Alcuin of York, an Anglo-Saxon scholar and advisor to Charlemagne, presenting himself before the Frankish king. Alcuin, dressed in the robes of a bishop, stands humbly before Charlemagne, who is depicted on his throne, surrounded by his courtiers. The two men exchange a respectful gaze, symbolizing the intellectual and cultural exchange between the Frankish and Anglo-Saxon worlds during the Carolingian Empire. The painting is a masterful representation of the historical encounter between Alcuin and Charlemagne, and is a testament to the artistic and cultural significance of the period. The use of rich colors and intricate details in the painting bring the scene to life, transporting the viewer back to the 8th century. The painting is currently housed in the National Museum of Versailles in France, in the department of Eure-et-Loir in the Yvelines region. It is a valuable addition to the museum's collection of French and European art, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, Europe, and the Middle Ages.
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