Sully (Hesse, Mono)
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Sully (Hesse, Mono)
Maximilien de Bethune, duc de SULLY French protestant statesman
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1560 1641 Bethune Hesse Maximilien Mono Protestant Sully
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking monochrome print captures the stern yet thoughtful visage of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (1560-1641), a prominent French Protestant statesman of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born into a noble family, Sully converted to Calvinism during his studies in Geneva, Switzerland. His commitment to the Protestant faith led him to be persecuted in France, forcing him to flee to the Low Counties. Upon his return to France in 1598, Sully served as the chief advisor to King Henry IV, playing a crucial role in the king's conversion to Catholicism. Despite his own Protestant beliefs, Sully's pragmatism and political acumen allowed him to navigate the complex religious and political landscape of the time. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted religious tolerance to Huguenots (French Protestants) and secured their civil rights. Sully's political career continued to flourish under King Louis XIII, and he served as the king's chief minister from 1611 until 1617. During his tenure, he implemented various economic and financial reforms, including the creation of the French East India Company and the establishment of the French West India Company. This print, produced in the early 17th century, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who defied the religious and political conventions of his time, using his intelligence and diplomacy to shape the course of French history. The image of Sully, with his piercing gaze and serious expression, conveys the weight of responsibility and the depth of his convictions. The monochrome palette adds to the print's timeless and contemplative quality, making it a captivating addition to any historical collection.
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