Canvas Print : MOLAY BURNS 1314 - 2
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MOLAY BURNS 1314 - 2
Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master, is burnt alive at Paris on the orders of Philippe IV, bringing the once proud Order to an ignominious end
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1314 Alive Bringing Burns Burnt Jacques Knights Master Molay Order Orders Philippe Proud Templar
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "MOLAY BURNS 1314 - 2" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing historical image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the dramatic tale of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, as he meets his fate in this powerful and evocative artwork. Commissioned by King Philippe IV of France, the Order of the Knights Templar was brought to an ignominious end with Molay's public execution in Paris in 1314. This exquisitely detailed canvas print brings history to life, allowing you to relive this pivotal moment in time. With its rich, vibrant colors and high-quality finish, this stunning canvas print is sure to make a bold and thought-provoking addition to any home or office décor. Order yours today and step back in time with Media Storehouse's exceptional range of canvas prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image depicts the final moments of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, as he is burned alive at the stake in Paris on March 18, 1314. The once proud and powerful military-religious Order, founded in 1119 to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land, had fallen from grace in the eyes of King Philippe IV of France. Accusations of heresy and other heinous crimes against the Order had been circulating for years, and in 1307, Philippe ordered the arrest of all Templars in France. Under extreme duress, many confessed to heresy and other crimes, further fueling the king's determination to disband the Order. In 1312, Pope Clement V issued a papal bull, "Vox in Excelso," suppressing the Order and ordering all Templars to renounce their vows and turn over their assets. Despite his age and ill health, Jacques de Molay refused to recant, maintaining his innocence and that of his Order. He was brought before a tribunal and sentenced to be burned alive at the stake. The image shows de Molay, dressed in his robes of office, being led to the pyre by French soldiers. The flames are already beginning to consume the wood around him, but his expression remains defiant and unbroken. The burning of Jacques de Molay brought an ignominious end to the once proud and powerful Knights Templar Order. The Order's assets were seized by the crown, and many of its members were executed or imprisoned. The Templar legacy would live on, however, fueling legends of hidden treasure and secret knowledge. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the Order's tragic end and the power of the state to bring even the most powerful institutions to their knees.
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