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The Marquise of Noirmoutiers, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay (1551-1617) seeking to detournate Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise called the Balafre (1550-1588) to go to the assembly of the states of Blois before his assassination (1588)
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The Marquise of Noirmoutiers, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay (1551-1617) seeking to detournate Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise called the Balafre (1550-1588) to go to the assembly of the states of Blois before his assassination (1588)
JLJ4610911 The Marquise of Noirmoutiers, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay (1551-1617) seeking to detournate Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise called the Balafre (1550-1588) to go to the assembly of the states of Blois before his assassination (1588) at the castle of Blois. Painting by Charles Barthelemy Durupt (1804-1838), 1833. Oil on canvas. Blois, Musee Communal Du Chateau - The Marquise of Noirmoutier, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay (1551-1617) seeking to dissuade Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise, called the Scarred (1550-1588), to go to the meeting of the States of Blois before his assassination (1588) at the Chateau de Blois. Painting by Charles Barthelemy Durupt (1804-1838), 1833. Oil on canvas. Communal Museum of the Castle, Blois, France by Durupt, Charles Barthelemy (1803-1838); Musee de Blois, Blois, France; (add.info.: The Marquise of Noirmoutiers, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay (1551-1617) seeking to detournate Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise called the Balafre (1550-1588) to go to the assembly of the states of Blois before his assassination (1588) at the castle of Blois. Painting by Charles Barthelemy Durupt (1804-1838), 1833. Oil on canvas. Blois, Musee Communal Du Chateau - The Marquise of Noirmoutier, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay (1551-1617) seeking to dissuade Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise, called the Scarred (1550-1588), to go to the meeting of the States of Blois before his assassination (1588) at the Chateau de Blois. Painting by Charles Barthelemy Durupt (1804-1838), 1833. Oil on canvas. Communal Museum of the Castle, Blois, France); Photo © Photo Josse
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the castle of Blois in 1588, where a significant historical moment is captured. The painting by Charles Barthelemy Durupt depicts the Marquise of Noirmoutiers, Charlotte de Beaune Semblancay, desperately seeking to dissuade Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise, known as the Balafre or Scarred. The scene unfolds during the assembly of the states of Blois just before Henry's tragic assassination. With her intense gaze and outstretched hand, Charlotte pleads with Henry to reconsider attending the meeting that would ultimately seal his fate. Durupt masterfully captures every detail on canvas - from the intricate folds in Charlotte's elegant gown to Henry's resolute expression. The oil painting exudes a sense of urgency and tension as history hangs delicately in balance. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of political intrigue and power struggles that plagued Renaissance Europe. It immortalizes an important chapter in French history when alliances were tested and lives were lost for ambition and control. Displayed at the Communal Museum of the Castle in Blois, France, this piece invites viewers to reflect upon human nature's complexities and its consequences throughout time. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we can't help but wonder about what could have been if only events had unfolded differently on that fateful day at Chateau de Blois.
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