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Arrest of Anne Boleyn
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Arrest of Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII had Anne investigated for high treason in April 1536. On 2 May, she was arrested and sent to the Tower of London. Date: 2nd May 1536
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This powerful print captures the dramatic and tragic moment of the arrest of Anne Boleyn, one of King Henry VIII's wives, on 2nd May 1536. The image depicts a scene filled with tension and apprehension as Anne is being taken into custody for high treason.
Anne Boleyn was once a beloved queen, but her fall from grace was swift and merciless. Accused of adultery, incest, and conspiracy against the king, she found herself imprisoned in the Tower of London awaiting trial. This pivotal event in history marked the beginning of the end for Anne Boleyn.
The arresting officers in this image appear stern and determined as they lead Anne away, their faces betraying no emotion despite the gravity of their task. The viewer can almost feel the weight of betrayal and injustice that must have hung heavy in the air on that fateful day.
Mary Evans has captured this historic moment with remarkable detail and emotion, allowing us to glimpse into a dark chapter in Tudor history. The Arrest of Anne Boleyn serves as a poignant reminder of how power dynamics can shift suddenly and irrevocably, even within royal circles.
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