Fine Art Print : Abdication of King Edward II
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Abdication of King Edward II
Abdication of King Edward II, who was forced to give up his crown to his son, Edward III.
1327
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Media ID 14400176
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1327 Abdication Power Throne 1320s Abdicating Resigning
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and intrigue of medieval England with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant moment of King Edward II's Abdication. This evocative image, captured by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the pivotal moment in 1327 when Edward II was forced to relinquish his crown to his son, Edward III. Bring the beauty and history of this iconic moment into your home or office with our premium quality, museum-grade prints. Each print is meticulously produced using archival inks and fine art paper to ensure longevity and vibrant colors. Add a touch of history and elegance to your space with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from the 1320s, King Edward II of England (reign 1307-1327) is depicted in the act of abdicating his throne in favor of his son, Edward III (1312-1377). The year was 1327, and Edward II's reign had been marked by political instability, military defeats, and growing opposition from the nobility. The scene unfolds in a grand, Gothic hall, with Edward II seated on a throne, his face a study in resignation and sadness. His hands are raised in a gesture of surrender, as if to symbolize his relinquishment of power. His son, Edward III, stands before him, clad in the robes of royalty and holding a scepter, ready to assume the mantle of kingship. The other nobles of the realm look on, some with approval, others with doubt or trepidation. The abdication of King Edward II was a pivotal moment in English history, marking the end of one reign and the beginning of another. It was also a rare event in medieval Europe, where hereditary monarchy was the norm and the idea of a monarch voluntarily giving up the throne was unheard of. Edward II's abdication was, in fact, the result of a power struggle between the king and the nobility, who had grown tired of his weak leadership and perceived him as a threat to their own interests. Despite the political intrigue and power struggles that surrounded his abdication, Edward II is remembered as a complex and enigmatic figure, a man who ruled with a strong hand in the early years of his reign but was ultimately undone by his own weaknesses and the shifting alliances of the medieval court. The image of his abdication serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of power and the inexorable march of history.
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