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SPANISH LEAVE PARIS
Henri IV watches the Spanish garrison leaving Paris Date: 1594
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1594 Garrison Henri Leave Leaving Watches
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history, as King Henri IV of France (1553-1610) watches from a distance as the Spanish garrison leaves Paris in 1594. The Spanish army, led by Archduke Albert of Austria, had occupied the city since 1593 in an attempt to support the Catholic League, which opposed Henri's rule. The departure of the Spanish forces marked the end of the War of the Three Henries, a conflict that had raged in France for over a decade and left the country devastated. Henri IV, a Protestant, had been exiled from France during the earlier stages of the war but returned in 1593, determined to reclaim his throne. With the help of his allies, he managed to drive the Spanish out of Paris, securing his position as the undisputed ruler of France. The image of the king, dressed in his armor and mounted on horseback, gazing at the departing Spanish soldiers, symbolizes the end of a long and bloody conflict and the beginning of a new era for France. The date of the photograph is not provided, but it is believed to be based on a painting by an unknown artist from the late 16th or early 17th century. The print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of political instability, religious strife, and royal intrigue in France. The historical significance of this moment is underscored by the meticulous detail and the sense of drama captured in the image, making it a valuable addition to any collection of European history or art.
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