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Prince Arthur leaping from the tower
Prince Arthur leaping from the tower. Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, was imprisoned and then disappeared - the story of his fall from a tower probably originates in Shakespeares play, King John.
circa 1203
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1200s 1203 Arthur Brittany Brundage Disappeared Doublet Escape Falling Frances Hose Imprisoned Jumping Leaping Raphael Tuck Victim
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Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany (circa 1203), is depicted in this evocative image as he leaps from the tower in a daring bid for freedom. The story of Prince Arthur's fall from the tower is shrouded in mystery and has been popularized in Shakespeare's play, "King John." Arthur, the eldest son of King John of England and his queen, Isabella of Angouleme, was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1203 after a rebellion against his father. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Some accounts suggest he was murdered, while others claim he managed to escape. In this print, Raphael Tuck and Sons capture the drama and uncertainty of the moment as the young prince, dressed in the fashion of the 1200s in a doublet and hose, takes a leap of faith from the castle walls. The image is reminiscent of the courage and chivalry of the medieval period, as well as the political intrigue and power struggles that often marked the lives of royal children. Frances Brunsdale, the artist behind this print, masterfully conveys the sense of danger and excitement in the scene, with the prince's determined expression and the ominous clouds gathering in the background. The image is a poignant reminder of the fragility of power and the risks that even the most privileged among us must take to secure our freedom and future.
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