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Catherine of Aragon at Legatine Court, Blackfriars
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Catherine of Aragon at Legatine Court, Blackfriars
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII, probably on 21 June 1529 at the Legatine Court, Blackfriars, London.
circa 1529
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This evocative image captures Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII, during her trial at the Legatine Court in Blackfriars, London, on 21 June 1529. The Spanish-born queen, dressed in the regal attire of the Tudor era, sits confidently on a raised throne, her posture radiating strength and determination. The setting is the Legatine Court, a temporary court established by the Roman Catholic Church to try the queen on charges of her marriage to King Henry being invalid due to her previous marriage to Arthur, Henry's deceased older brother. The scene is filled with a sense of solemnity and importance. Cardinals and bishops, seated around the room, listen intently to the proceedings. One cardinal, dressed in red robes and a distinctive hat, can be seen kneeling before the queen, holding a legate's staff or mace as a symbol of his authority. Catherine, in turn, clutches a cushion, possibly for comfort or to signify her royal status. The table before her, adorned with intricate decorations, adds to the grandeur of the occasion. Despite the gravity of the situation, Catherine's expression remains resolute, her gaze steady and unwavering. The trial would ultimately result in her dismissal from the king's favor and her eventual imprisonment, but this image captures a moment of defiance and courage in the face of adversity. The trial at the Legatine Court marked a pivotal moment in English history, setting the stage for the English Reformation and the eventual break from the Roman Catholic Church.
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