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France, Loir-et-Cher, Blois, Henri III (1551-1589) and Duke of Guise in Blois on December 22, 1588
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France, Loir-et-Cher, Blois, Henri III (1551-1589) and Duke of Guise in Blois on December 22, 1588
Pierre Charles Comte (1823-1895), Henri III (1551-1589) and the Duke of Guise in Blois on December 22, 1588. From the Castle of Blois (Pays de la Loire, France)
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Media ID 9455495
© DEA / G. DAGLI ORTI
Balcony Catholism Clergy Conflict King Large Group Of People Meeting Painted Image Period Costume Protestantism Royalty Snow Winter Henry Iii Loir Et Cher
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to a significant moment in French history. It depicts the meeting of two powerful figures, Henri III and the Duke of Guise, on December 22,1588, within the grandeur of Blois Castle in Loir-et-Cher. The image showcases an architectural masterpiece with its intricate balconies and stunning winter backdrop. The atmosphere is charged with tension as this encounter represents a clash between Christianity and Protestantism during a period marked by conflict. The clergy plays a prominent role in this scene, highlighting their influence over political affairs at that time. The painting itself is a remarkable example of 19th-century fine art style, skillfully capturing the essence of this historical event. The artist Pierre Charles Comte (1823-1895) has masterfully depicted the large group of people gathered on the balcony while showcasing their period costumes. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to an era where religion and royalty intertwined amidst political turmoil. It serves as a poignant reminder of France's rich past and its struggles for power and religious dominance
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