Antique Framed Print : Cardinal Guill. Dubois
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Cardinal Guill. Dubois
Cardinal GUILLAUME DUBOIS French churchman and statesman Date: 1656 - 1723
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1656 1723 Cardinal Churchman Dubois Guill Guillaume
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.8cm x 24.4cm (7.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Cardinal Guillaume Dubois: A French Churchman and Statesman of the 17th Century" Cardinal Guillaume Dubois (1656-1723), depicted in this striking portrait, was a prominent figure in French politics and the Catholic Church during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Paris, Dubois rose through the ranks of the Church, becoming a bishop in 1699 and eventually being elevated to the cardinalate in 1708 by King Louis XIV. Dubois' political career began in earnest when he was appointed as the King's secretary of state in 1702. In this role, he played a key role in French foreign policy, negotiating treaties with various European powers and managing diplomatic relations. Dubois was also a prolific writer, penning numerous memoirs, treatises, and letters that provide valuable insights into the political climate of the time. Despite his close relationship with the king, Dubois was not above engaging in political intrigue. He was a central figure in the intrigue surrounding the regency of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, after Louis XIV's death in 1715. Dubois' machinations ultimately led to his downfall, and he was exiled from France in 1718. He spent the remaining years of his life in exile, dying in Rome in 1723. This portrait of Cardinal Dubois, with its solemn expression and richly decorated robes, captures the dignity and authority of the man who wielded significant power in French politics and the Church during a tumultuous period of history. The intricate details of the cardinal's vestments, as well as the ornate background, serve as a visual reminder of the grandeur and opulence of the French court during this time. Overall, this portrait of Cardinal Guillaume Dubois offers a glimpse into the life of a complex and influential figure in French history, whose political machinations and religious duties left a lasting impact on the country and the European political landscape.
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