Photographic Print : Ist D Buckingham Revel
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Ist D Buckingham Revel
GEORGE VILLIERS, first duke of BUCKINGHAM, depicted with friends and flatterers while he is the royal favourite of James I. Later he will be assassinated, justifiably. Date: 1592 - 1628
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Media ID 14298635
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1592 1628 Assassinated Buckingham Depicted Favourite Friends Revel Villiers
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the rich history of the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints, featuring the captivating image of "Ist D Buckingham Revel" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This extraordinary photograph transports you back to the 16th century, showcasing George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, in the role of James I's favored courtier. Surrounded by friends and flatterers, the Duke's charisma and power shine through in this stunning representation of a pivotal moment in history. Each Media Storehouse Photographic Print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a vibrant and detailed image that will add character and depth to any space. Bring the stories of the past to life with our exceptional range of historical prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the opulence and intrigue of the English court during the reign of King James I, with George Villiers, the 1st Duke of Buckingham, at the center. Depicted in the prime of his power and influence, Buckingham is surrounded by an adoring crowd of friends and flatterers, their faces filled with admiration and devotion. The Duke, dressed in rich robes and a jeweled hat, exudes confidence and charisma, a fitting royal favorite. However, this moment of revelry was but a fleeting one for the Duke. The years that followed would see his fortunes take a dramatic turn. Buckingham's power and influence at court would grow, but so would the jealousy and resentment of those around him. In 1628, his enemies would strike, and Buckingham would be assassinated in a violent and public attack. The justification for this act of violence is a subject of ongoing debate in history. Some argue that Buckingham's growing power and influence posed a threat to the stability of the kingdom, while others see his assassination as a tragic end to a man who had once been the king's most trusted advisor. Regardless of the motivations behind it, the assassination of the Duke of Buckingham marked a turning point in English history, and this print serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often dangerous world of the English court during the early modern period.
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