Charles V Crowned

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Charles V Crowned

Charles V le Sage, and his wife Jeanne de Bourbon, are crowned at Reims

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1364 Bourbon Coronation Coronations Crowned Jeanne Reims Sage

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Charles V, known as Charles the Wise, and his wife Jeanne de Bourbon are depicted in this stunning 15th-century painting as they are being crowned at the Cathedral of Reims, France. The scene captures the grandeur and pomp of a royal coronation, an essential custom in the medieval world that symbolized the divine right of kings and queens to rule. Charles V, the Duke of Burgundy, was a significant political figure in Europe during the late Middle Ages. He ruled over a vast territory that included modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands, and parts of northern France. His wife, Jeanne de Bourbon, was the daughter of the Count of Vendôme and the sister of the Duke of Bourbon. Their marriage in 1364 strengthened the political alliances between the powerful houses of Burgundy and Bourbon. The painting shows Charles and Jeanne seated on the thrones, surrounded by cardinals, bishops, and other high-ranking clergy. The archbishop of Reims, wearing his mitre and holding a crown, performs the coronation ceremony. The newly crowned couple wears richly embroidered robes and jeweled crowns, symbolizing their regal status and divine connection. The painting also reflects the influence of the Gothic artistic style, with its intricate details, vivid colors, and sense of depth and perspective. The artist masterfully captures the emotional intensity and solemnity of the moment, as well as the grandeur and splendor of the coronation ceremony. This painting is an essential historical document that provides valuable insights into the customs and traditions of medieval Europe, as well as the political alliances and power dynamics of the time. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the essence of history.

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