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Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII
Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII (1491-1547) in their Palace. She had come before the cardinal sent from Rome, Cardinal Wolsey and the King.
1533
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Media ID 23035132
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the captivating history of Tudor England into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant moment of Katharine of Aragon pleading to stay with King Henry VIII. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor's collection, captures the intensity of the scene as the determined Katharine petitions the King and Cardinal Wolsey for her right to remain as Henry's queen. Add this beautiful work of art to your walls and be transported back in time, as you relive the intrigue and drama of the Tudor court.
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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In this poignant image, Katharine of Aragon, the beseeching queen, pleads before Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and King Henry VIII in the Palace of Whitehall during the tumultuous year of 1533. The constitutional crisis that had engulfed England reached its climax as the monarch sought to annul his marriage to Katharine, who had failed to produce a male heir, and marry Anne Boleyn instead. Katharine, dressed in the rich robes of a queen, kneels before the cardinal and king, her hands clasped in front of her, her eyes filled with tears and determination. The gravity of the situation is palpable as she begs to be allowed to remain as Henry's wife, appealing to the authority of the Catholic Church and the sanctity of their marriage. The scene takes place against the backdrop of the papal bull, sent from Rome, which had arrived in England just days earlier, granting the king's request for an annulment. Cardinal Wolsey, dressed in his full regalia, stands sternly behind the king, his expression unreadable as he listens to Katharine's pleas. Henry VIII, looking resolute and unyielding, gazes intently at his queen, his decision already made. The failed attempt to save her marriage marks a turning point in English history, as the monarchy asserted its power over the Church, leading to the English Reformation and the eventual break with Rome. This powerful image captures the emotional intensity and political significance of this pivotal moment in the 16th century.
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