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Poster Print : The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
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The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
The Edicts of Charles V, c1861. This scene is set in the artist's native Antwerp, identifiable because of the famous church spire in the distance. Between 1520 and 1550, Charles V, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, issued 11 edicts making the practice of Protestantism a crime punishable by death. Antwerp served as a major centre of learning and finance that had attracted many foreigners, especially Jews and Protestants
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1860s Antwerp Flanders Belgium Antwerp Vlaanderen Belgium Art Movement Belgian Carlos I Carlos V Charles I Charles I Of Spain Charles Quint Charles V Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Of Austria Charles V Of Spain Consideration Death Penalty Decree Edict Emperor Charles V King Charles V Of Castile Legislation Market Market Place Marketplace Protestant Protestantism Realist Romantic Era Shock Walters Art Museum Artistic Movement
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of 'The Edicts of Charles V' by Jan August Hendrik Leys, circa 1861. This captivating artwork transports you to the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, with its iconic church spire gracing the distant horizon. Witness the historic moment as Emperor Charles V issues his edicts, bringing this rich piece of European history into your home or office. Experience the mastery of Jan August Hendrik Leys through this stunning, high-quality poster print from Heritage Images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 48cm (33.3" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative 19th-century oil on panel painting, titled "The Edicts of Charles V" by Jan August Hendrik Leys, transports us back to the bustling marketplace of Antwerp, Belgium, around 1861. The iconic church spire in the distance identifies the location as the artist's native city, a significant center of learning and finance that attracted numerous foreigners, particularly Jews and Protestants. During the period between 1520 and 1550, Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire issued 11 edicts, making the practice of Protestantism a capital offense. The crowd in this scene appears somber and contemplative, reflecting the gravity of the situation. The boys and men in the foreground, dressed in various attire indicative of their German and Flemish origins, seem to be engaged in earnest conversation, possibly discussing the implications of the new decrees. The Edicts of Charles V, also known as Carlos V or Charles Quint, were a series of legislative measures aimed at maintaining the Catholic faith and preserving the unity of the empire. The painting captures the historical significance of this moment in European history, as well as the human impact of the laws on the daily lives of the people. Jan August Hendrik Leys masterfully employs rich colors and a vivid palette to bring the scene to life, creating a powerful and moving image that resonates with the viewer even today.
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