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CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS
German Emperor Wenceslaus of Luxembourg With Charles VI of france holding ultimately unsuccessful negotiations to end the Papal Schism (setting is probably Rheims Cathedral). Date: Ca 1390
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1390 Luxembourg Negotiations Papal Rheims Schism Setting Ultimately Unsuccessful Wenceslaus
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Charles VI & Wenceslaus poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring this historic moment of negotiation between the German Emperor Wenceslaus of Luxembourg and Charles VI of France. Dated around 1390, this captivating image portrays the two monarchs engaging in ultimately unsuccessful efforts to end the Papal Schism, most likely at Rheims Cathedral. Add this stunning artwork to your home or office to transport you to the grandeur and intrigue of medieval Europe.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative image from the year around 1390, we find two of Europe's most prominent figures, Charles VI of France and Wenceslaus, Emperor of Germany and King of Bohemia from the House of Luxembourg, engaged in ultimately unsuccessful negotiations to end the Papal Schism within the Catholic Church. The setting for their meeting is the hallowed grounds of Rheims Cathedral, a symbol of unity and spiritual authority in medieval Europe. Charles VI, known as "Charles the Mad," ruled France from 1380 until his death in 1422. His reign was marked by bouts of mental instability, which led to the involvement of his brother Louis, Duke of Orléans, in the government. Wenceslaus, on the other hand, had been elected King of the Romans in 1376 and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1379. However, the Papal Schism, which began in 1378 when two popes claimed the papal throne, complicated matters for both rulers. The Papal Schism arose when the College of Cardinals in Rome elected Pope Urban VI, while the French cardinals, who had been in Avignon during the Great Schism, elected their own pope, Clement VII. Both claimants to the papacy refused to step down, leading to a deep divide within the Church and a significant challenge to the political stability of Europe. In an attempt to resolve this crisis, Charles VI and Wenceslaus met at Rheims Cathedral to discuss a potential compromise. The negotiations were unsuccessful, and the Papal Schism would persist until 1417, when the Council of Constance elected a new pope, Martin V, who was recognized by both the French and German factions. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in European history, as two powerful monarchs grappled with the complexities of religious and political strife. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by medieval rulers in maintaining unity and order within their realms and the broader European community.
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