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Portrait of King Henry III of England
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Portrait of King Henry III of England
6337227 Portrait of King Henry III of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry III of England. With crown, sceptres and mantle. Emblems indicate trampling of the Magna Carta, defeat of Prince Edward, British Constitution, and stabbing to death in the Holy Land. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Mary Ann Rundall from A Symbolical History of England, from Early Times to the Reign of William IV, J.H. Truchy, Paris, 1839. Mary Ann Rundall was a teacher of young ladies in Bath, and published her book of mnemonic emblems in 1815.); © Florilegius
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Assassin Defeat Early Times To The Reign Of William Iv Emblem Hieroglyphics Holy Land King Henry Iii Magna Carta Mantle Mnemonic Prince Edward Sceptres Stabbing Steel Engraving Symbolical History Of England Trampling Handcoloured
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Portrait of King Henry III of England - A Symbolic Depiction of Power and Struggles
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. This print showcases the regal figure of King Henry III, ruler of England during a tumultuous period in history. Adorned with his majestic crown, sceptres, and mantle, the king exudes authority and grandeur. However, this portrait goes beyond mere representation; it delves into the complex narrative surrounding Henry's reign. The artist Mary Ann Rundall skillfully incorporates symbolic emblems that tell a story of power dynamics and conflicts. The trampling of the Magna Carta signifies Henry's disregard for this historic document that limited royal authority. The defeat of Prince Edward alludes to internal struggles within the monarchy itself. Furthermore, references to British Constitution highlight ongoing tensions between monarchs and their subjects. Perhaps most intriguingly, the depiction of stabbing in the Holy Land suggests an assassination plot or a significant event during Henry's crusade. Handcoloured steel engraving brings vibrancy to Rundall's illustration from her book "A Symbolical History of England". Published in 1839, this work aimed to educate young ladies through mnemonic emblems and hieroglyphics. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder collection by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back in time to witness not only King Henry III but also key moments that shaped medieval English history. It serves as a reminder that even portraits can be windows into rich narratives waiting to be explored.
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