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FLANDERS SEEKD HELP / 1382
Earl of Flanders soliciting the aid of Charles VI of France, to defeat the Flemings Date: 1382
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This striking image captures a pivotal moment in the political landscape of medieval Europe, as depicted in the print "Flanders Seekd Help / 1382" from Mary Evans Prints Online. The scene unfolds in the courtyard of the Château de Pontoise in France, where the Earl of Flanders, Robert III, is shown humbly seeking the aid of King Charles VI of France. The year is 1382, and the Flemish people, led by the powerful textile guilds, have risen in rebellion against their ruler, who has been exiled from his own lands. The Earl, dressed in elegant robes and wearing a fur-trimmed hat, kneels before the French monarch, who sits on a throne supported by ornate golden legs. The king, portrayed in regal attire and wearing boots, listens intently to the pleas of the supplicant. The atmosphere is tense, with armed guards standing watch and the mood somber. This event marked a significant shift in the balance of power in the region, as the French king, who had long coveted the Flemish throne, saw an opportunity to expand his territories. The intervention of Charles VI ultimately led to the defeat of the Flemish rebels and the reinstatement of Robert III as the Earl of Flanders. The print serves as a visual reminder of the complex political alliances and power struggles that characterized medieval Europe, as well as the role of diplomacy and military intervention in shaping its history.
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