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France (1588). Assembly of the General States (29-II-1588)
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France (1588). Assembly of the General States (29-II-1588)
France (1588). Assembly of the General States (29-II-1588). Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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This engraving depicts the Assembly of the General States, held in Paris on February 29, 1588. The General States was an important political institution in France during the late 16th century, bringing together representatives from the three estates of the realm: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. The assembly was called by King Henry III (1551-1589) to address the political and religious crises that were threatening the stability of the monarchy. In this scene, we see a large gathering of Frenchmen and Frenchwomen, dressed in the fashion of the day, seated in the grand hall of the Palace of the Louvre. At the head of the assembly sits King Henry III, wearing his regal robes and crown, flanked by his queen, Louise de Lorraine. The king is deep in conversation with the leading politicians of the day, including the ascetic cardinal du Bellay and the courtier du Joyeuse. The Assembly of the General States was a significant moment in French history, as it marked the last attempt to find a peaceful solution to the religious and political conflicts that were tearing the country apart. However, the assembly ultimately failed to reach a consensus, and the civil wars that followed would last for over a decade, culminating in the reign of Henry IV and the Edict of Nantes in 1598. This engraving is a testament to the political and institutional complexities of the French monarchy during the late 16th century, and offers a glimpse into the public life of the French people during a tumultuous period in European history.
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