The king of Henry of Navarre (then Henry IV) (1553-1610), hostage at the court of France, escapes with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne (1552-1630) on 5/02/1576 to revive Protestantism at the castle of Nerac (On 5th February 1576)

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The king of Henry of Navarre (then Henry IV) (1553-1610), hostage at the court of France, escapes with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne (1552-1630) on 5/02/1576 to revive Protestantism at the castle of Nerac (On 5th February 1576)

ELD4867904 The king of Henry of Navarre (then Henry IV) (1553-1610), hostage at the court of France, escapes with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne (1552-1630) on 5/02/1576 to revive Protestantism at the castle of Nerac (On 5th February 1576, escape of King Henry III of Navarre from the court of France, accompanied with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne) Engraving from "" History-Populaire-de-France"" by Lahure, 1866 Collection privee; (add.info.: The king of Henry of Navarre (then Henry IV) (1553-1610), hostage at the court of France, escapes with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne (1552-1630) on 5/02/1576 to revive Protestantism at the castle of Nerac (On 5th February 1576, escape of King Henry III of Navarre from the court of France, accompanied with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne) Engraving from "" History-Populaire-de-France"" by Lahure, 1866 Collection privee); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in history when King Henry of Navarre, later known as Henry IV, made a daring escape from the court of France in 1576. Held hostage due to his Protestant beliefs, Henry fled with the poet Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne to revive Protestantism at the castle of Nerac. The engraving from "History-Populaire-de-France" by Lahure, dated 1866, brings this dramatic event to life with intricate detail and historical accuracy. The image depicts King Henry III of Navarre and Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne on their journey towards freedom and religious revival. As they navigate through treacherous obstacles and evade capture, one can sense the determination and courage that drove these two men to defy authority for their beliefs. The escape symbolizes not only a quest for personal liberty but also a fight for religious freedom during a time of intense persecution. Through this powerful visual representation, viewers are transported back in time to witness an extraordinary chapter in French history unfold before their eyes. The bravery and resilience displayed by King Henry IV and Theodore Agrippa d'Aubigne serve as an inspiration for generations to come.

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