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Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold (litho)
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Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold (litho)
8661331 Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Griffenfeldt's Reprieve on the Scaffold. Count Peder Griffenfeldt (1635-1699) was born at Copenhagen and educated at Queen's College, Oxford. He obtained his first political post as king's secretary in 1665, and became Frederick III's most trusted counsellor. From 1673 his rise to power was extraordinarily rapid, till he reached the height of his fame three years later. Owing to the jealousy of his political enemies, Count Peder was arrested on a trumped-up charge of high treason. Although this charge could not be proved, he was condemned to death, but on the scaffold his sentence was commuted to life-long imprisonment. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn
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This striking lithograph print depicts the dramatic moment of Count Peder Griffenfeldt's reprieve on the scaffold, a pivotal event in Danish history. Born in Copenhagen and educated at Queen's College, Oxford, Griffenfeldt rose to become Frederick III's most trusted advisor before being unjustly accused of high treason by his political rivals.
Despite the lack of evidence supporting the charges against him, Griffenfeldt was sentenced to death. However, as he stood on the scaffold facing his fate, his sentence was miraculously commuted to life-long imprisonment. This moment captured in John Harris Valda's artwork symbolizes both the cruelty and mercy that can be found within human society.
The intricate details and emotional depth portrayed in this lithograph bring Griffenfeldt's story to life, highlighting themes of jealousy, power struggles, and ultimately redemption. The artist's skillful rendering of this historical scene from Hutchinson's History of Nations evokes a sense of empathy for Griffenfeldt and serves as a reminder of the complexities inherent in politics and justice.
Through this powerful image, viewers are invited to reflect on themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and resilience that transcend time and place. The timeless quality of Valda's work ensures that Count Peder Griffenfeldt's story will continue to resonate with audiences for generations to come.
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