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Clovis and his Rebellious Soldier, 487 AD, (1875). Artist: G Greatbach
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Clovis and his Rebellious Soldier, 487 AD, (1875). Artist: G Greatbach
Clovis and his Rebellious Soldier, 487 AD, (1875). The soldier stooped to take up his weapon when the king, taking his own axe in his hand, clove his head with it, saying That is the way you struck the vase at Soissons! The front cover of The History of France by Thomas Wright
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5th Century Clovis I G Greatbach Greatbach Killing King Clovis I King Of The Franks Knight Punishment Rebellious
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The captivating print titled "Clovis and his Rebellious Soldier, 487 AD" by G Greatbach takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the intense scene where King Clovis I of the Franks confronts his rebellious soldier who dared to defy him. In this powerful visual narrative, we witness the soldier stooping down to retrieve his weapon as an act of defiance. However, before he can make a move, King Clovis swiftly seizes his own axe and delivers a fatal blow to the soldier's head. With this decisive action, the king reminds him of the consequences for disobedience by referencing an incident at Soissons where a valuable vase was unjustly destroyed. This engraving captures not only the brutality of war but also highlights themes such as punishment, power dynamics, and loyalty within medieval France. The artist's attention to detail brings forth every emotion etched on both characters' faces – fear in the eyes of the doomed soldier and determination in those of King Clovis. As we delve into this historical masterpiece from Thomas Wright's book cover for "The History of France" we are transported back centuries ago when monarchs ruled with an iron fist. This print serves as a reminder that even kings were not exempt from facing challenges within their own ranks during times of conflict.
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