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Photographic Print : Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII
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Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII
Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII (1491-1547) in their Palace. She had come before the cardinal sent from Rome, Cardinal Wolsey and the King.
1533
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Media ID 23035132
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor
1533 Aragon Begging Begs Cardinal Crisis Divorce Failed Judgement Katharine Kneel Kneeling Kneels Monarch Plead Pleading Pleads Pope Viii Wolsey
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Bring history to life with our stunning photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the poignant moment of Katharine of Aragon pleading to stay with King Henry VIII. Captured by renowned photographers Mary Evans Picture Library and Tom Gillmor, this print transports you back to the royal palace in 1533, as the determined queen petitions the king and Cardinal Wolsey for mercy. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, this high-quality print is sure to make a captivating addition to any room in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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.
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In this poignant image, Katharine of Aragon, the beseeching queen, pleads before Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and King Henry VIII in the Palace of Whitehall during the tumultuous year of 1533. The constitutional crisis that had engulfed England reached its climax as the monarch sought to annul his marriage to Katharine, who had failed to produce a male heir, and marry Anne Boleyn instead. Katharine, dressed in the rich robes of a queen, kneels before the cardinal and king, her hands clasped in front of her, her eyes filled with tears and determination. The gravity of the situation is palpable as she begs to be allowed to remain as Henry's wife, appealing to the authority of the Catholic Church and the sanctity of their marriage. The scene takes place against the backdrop of the papal bull, sent from Rome, which had arrived in England just days earlier, granting the king's request for an annulment. Cardinal Wolsey, dressed in his full regalia, stands sternly behind the king, his expression unreadable as he listens to Katharine's pleas. Henry VIII, looking resolute and unyielding, gazes intently at his queen, his decision already made. The failed attempt to save her marriage marks a turning point in English history, as the monarchy asserted its power over the Church, leading to the English Reformation and the eventual break with Rome. This powerful image captures the emotional intensity and political significance of this pivotal moment in the 16th century.
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