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Fine Art Print : Queen Philippa Interceding With Her Husband Edward Iii To Spare The Lives Of The Burghers Of Calais. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890
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Queen Philippa Interceding With Her Husband Edward Iii To Spare The Lives Of The Burghers Of Calais. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890
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Begging Black Calais Edward France Intercede Interceding Intercession King Queen Third Burghers Lives Philippa Spare
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of medieval England with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Queen Philippa Interceding with Her Husband Edward III, a poignant moment from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey. This beautiful print, published in London circa 1890, captures the compassionate Queen Philippa pleading for mercy on the lives of the burghers of Calais. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this timeless piece from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This black and white illustration, titled "Queen Philippa Interceding With Her Husband Edward III To Spare The Lives Of The Burghers Of Calais" transports us back to the historical events of England in the late 14th century. Published around 1890 by William Aubrey in London, this print captures a significant moment in English history. In the image, we see Queen Philippa of England fervently pleading with her husband, King Edward III, to show mercy and spare the lives of the burghers of Calais. These brave men are depicted as they kneel before their conqueror, awaiting their fate. Their faces reflect fear and desperation as they await judgment. The artist skillfully portrays Queen Philippa's intercession on behalf of these Frenchmen through her powerful presence and intense expression. She stands tall beside her husband, using all her influence to persuade him towards compassion rather than vengeance. This illustration serves as a reminder not only of the political tensions between England and France during that time but also highlights an act of humanity amidst conflict. It showcases Queen Philippa's courage and empathy for those less fortunate. As we gaze upon this historic scene captured by Ken Welsh from Design Pics, we are transported into a pivotal moment where diplomacy triumphs over brutality – a testament to the power one person can have when advocating for justice and mercy.
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