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Ms Fr 6465 f. 25 Sharing the kingdom of Clotaire I between his four sons
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Ms Fr 6465 f. 25 Sharing the kingdom of Clotaire I between his four sons
XIR21196 Ms Fr 6465 f.25 Sharing the kingdom of Clotaire I between his four sons. Assassination of Sigebert I by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sharing the kingdom of Clotaire I between his four sons : Wanting to usurp power at the expense of his brothers, Chilperic seized the treasure of his father and secured the support of the great of the kingdom. His brothers, Sigebert, Gontran and Charibert, surprise him in Paris and claim their rights. The scene is located on the Ile de la Cite.
Assassination of Sigebert I (in the foreground): During the siege of Tournai, a city in which Chilperic and his family took refuge, an emissary of Fredegonde pierces the Sigebert gorge lying in his tent); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23801744
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This print titled "Ms Fr 6465 f. 25 Sharing the kingdom of Clotaire I between his four sons" takes us back in time to witness a pivotal moment in history. The image depicts the dramatic scene where Clotaire I, ruler of the Franks, divides his kingdom among his four sons - Sigebert, Gontran, Charibert, and Chilperic. The atmosphere is charged with tension as Chilperic attempts to seize power by taking their father's treasure and gaining support from influential figures within the kingdom. However, his brothers are not willing to let him succeed without a fight. In an unexpected turn of events, Sigebert, Gontran, and Charibert confront Chilperic in Paris to assert their rightful claims. The setting for this intense confrontation is none other than the iconic Ile de la Cite in Paris. As we delve into this historical narrative further, we witness another shocking event - the assassination of Sigebert I during the siege of Tournai. A cunning emissary sent by Fredegonde pierces Sigebert's throat while he lies defenseless in his tent. Through this mesmerizing artwork captured by Jean Fouquet around 1420-80 and preserved at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, we are transported back to an era filled with political intrigue and familial strife. This image serves as a powerful reminder that even within royal families, greed and ambition can tear apart kingdoms once united under one rule.
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