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France (1589). Agreement between Henry III of
France (1589). Agreement between Henry III of France and Enrique III of Navarre. Engraving
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Agreement Engravings Enrique French Man French Men French Woman Frenchwomen I Ii Navarre Wars Masculine Persons
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This engraving depicts a pivotal moment in French history during the late 16th century. The image captures the signing of the Agreement of Boulogne, which took place on August 22, 1589, between King Henry III of France (1551-1589) and King Enrique III of Navarre (1552-1610). The agreement was a significant event in the context of the French Wars of Religion, which had been raging since 1562. The scene is set in a grand, ornate room, with two groups of men seated at a large, square table. Henry III, depicted as a French man with a flowing beard and a crown on his head, is shown on the left side of the table, surrounded by other Frenchmen. On the right side, Enrique III, represented as a Navarrese man with a mustache and a simple crown, is flanked by Frenchwomen. The women are likely there to witness the signing of the agreement and symbolize the unity of the French people. The Agreement of Boulogne was a crucial step towards ending the religious wars in France. Henry III, a Catholic, and Enrique III, a Protestant, had been bitter enemies, but the agreement marked the beginning of a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Under the terms of the agreement, Enrique III renounced his claim to the French crown and pledged allegiance to Henry III. In return, Henry III granted Enrique III the title of King of Navarre and promised to protect his Protestant subjects. The engraving is a testament to the political maneuvering and diplomacy that characterized the French Wars of Religion. It also underscores the importance of religious differences in shaping the political landscape of the time. The Agreement of Boulogne ultimately paved the way for the eventual emergence of the Bourbon dynasty, which ruled France until the French Revolution in 1789.
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