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Henry IV in the Castle of Canossa, 1077, published 1881
Henry IV (German emperor, 1050 - 1106) in the castle at Canossa (1077) submits to pope Gregory VII. Woodcut engraving after an original by Eduard Schwoiser (German painter, 1826 - 1902), published in 1881
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ZU_09
Media ID 15502335
© ZU_09
Emperor Middle Ages Henri Iv Henry Iv Schloss
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite greetings cards from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Collection. This captivating design features Henry IV, the German Emperor, in humble submission at the Castle of Canossa in 1077, as he sought forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII. Each card showcases an intricately detailed woodcut engraving, meticulously crafted after the original painting by Eduard Schwoiser. Add a touch of history and elegance to your correspondence with this stunning, vintage-inspired greeting card from our Fine Art Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant historical moment, depicting Henry IV, the German emperor of the Middle Ages, in the Castle of Canossa in 1077. The image showcases an intense scene where Henry IV submits to Pope Gregory VII. Published in 1881, this woodcut engraving by Eduard Schwoiser beautifully conveys the power dynamics and tension between these two influential figures. Henry IV's submission to Pope Gregory VII at Canossa was a pivotal event during the Investiture Controversy that occurred between church and state powers in medieval Europe. In an act of penance for challenging papal authority, Henry IV famously stood barefooted in front of the castle gate for three days during harsh winter conditions before being granted forgiveness by Pope Gregory VII. The artist's attention to detail is evident as every line etched into this engraved image brings life to each character's expression and attire. The stark contrast created by using only black ink on white paper adds depth and drama to this historic encounter. ZU_09's print allows us to delve into history and witness a crucial moment that shaped European politics during the Middle Ages. It serves as a reminder of how power struggles can lead even mighty rulers like Henry IV to humble themselves before religious authorities.
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