Framed Print : Templars Burn (Mouchot)
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Templars Burn (Mouchot)
Jacques de Molay and other leading Knights Templar are hastily burnt at Paris, on the orders of Philippe le Bel, king of France
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1314 Burn Burnt Jacques Knights Leading Molay Orders Philippe Templar Templars Hastily
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Templars Burn (Mouchot)" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, a striking addition to your walls that transports you back in time. Witness the intense moment captured in this iconic image from Mary Evans Picture Library, as Jacques de Molar and other prominent Knights Templar are ordered by King Philippe le Bel of France to be hastily burnt at Paris. This evocative framed print brings history to life with its intricate detail and rich, vibrant colors. Each print is meticulously framed with care, ensuring a beautiful presentation that is sure to be a conversation starter in any room. Add this historic masterpiece to your collection and let the story of the Knights Templar live on.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the final moments of Jacques de Molay, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, and several leading members of the order, as they are hastily burnt at the stake in Paris on March 18, 1314. King Philip the Fair of France, depicted here in military regalia, had ordered their execution on charges of heresy and other alleged crimes. The Templars, a once-powerful and influential military and religious order, had amassed significant wealth and land holdings throughout Europe, which raised suspicions and envy among the ruling elite. The scene depicted in this print, created by the French engraver Mouchot, is a dramatic and chilling reminder of the political and religious upheavals of the early 14th century. The Templars, who had taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, were now being punished for their supposed deviations from orthodox Christianity. Molay, who refused to recant his beliefs, is shown here defiantly looking up towards the heavens as the flames consume him and his fellow knights. The image of the burning Templars marked the end of the order, which had been established in 1119 to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The event also had far-reaching consequences for the broader history of Europe, contributing to the rise of the Hundred Years War between France and England and the eventual emergence of the Avignon Papacy. This haunting print offers a glimpse into a turbulent period of European history, when religious and political forces collided with devastating consequences.
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