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King Richard II and arrest of Duke of Gloucester
Richard II, suddenly galloped forward, leaving the Duke of Gloucester behind, who was instantly surrounded by a body of men, and arrested Date: 1397
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1397 Arrest Arrested Gloucester Horseback
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Photographic Prints, featuring this captivating image of King Richard II from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the dramatic moment as Richard II suddenly rides forward, leaving the Duke of Gloucester in his wake, only to be surrounded and arrested by a group of men in 1397. This high-quality photographic print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, allowing you to relive the intrigue and drama of medieval England in stunning detail.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.2cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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King Richard II's Sudden Arrest of Duke of Gloucester in 1397: A Moment Frozen in Time This evocative image captures the unexpected arrest of the Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III, by his cousin and reigning monarch, King Richard II, in the year 1397. The scene unfolds on horseback, with Richard II, resplendent in his royal robes and regal bearing, galloping forward, leaving the hapless Duke in his wake. The Duke of Gloucester, taken aback by the sudden turn of events, is instantly surrounded by a determined body of men, signaling the beginning of his arrest. The Duke of Gloucester, who would later seize the English throne for himself as King Richard III, was a powerful and ambitious nobleman in the late 14th century. His relationship with King Richard II was fraught with tension and rivalry, culminating in this dramatic moment. The reasons for the arrest are complex, with some historians suggesting that it was a power grab by Richard II to eliminate a potential threat to his rule, while others argue that it was a response to Gloucester's rebellion against the king. Regardless of the motivations behind the arrest, this image encapsulates the political instability and intrigue of the late medieval English court. The Duke of Gloucester's fate was sealed in this moment, as he was eventually imprisoned in the Tower of London and later disappeared from the historical record. King Richard II, meanwhile, would face his own downfall just a few years later, in 1399, when he was deposed by Henry Bolingbroke, who would become King Henry IV. This print, with its vivid depiction of a pivotal moment in English history, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the complex world of medieval royalty and the power struggles that shaped it.
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