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Procession of the Holy League Leaving the Saint-Jean
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Procession of the Holy League Leaving the Saint-Jean
Procession of the Holy League Leaving the Saint-Jean Arch in1590 or 1593. The Catholic League in Paris, movement of opposition to Henry IV, paraded the February 4, 1593, to the Place de Greve led by Charles of Guise, Duke of Mayenne. Anonymous French. central detail. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)
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Anonymous Greve Guise League Leaving Movement Opposition Paraded Procession Mayenne
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This striking oil on canvas painting captures the moment of the Procession of the Holy League leaving the Saint-Jean Arch in Paris on February 4, 1593. The Catholic League, a formidable movement of opposition to King Henry IV, was led by Charles, Duke of Mayenne (1554-1611), who is depicted at the center of the procession. The League's parade through the city was a powerful display of unity and determination against the Protestant monarch. The painting, created by an anonymous French artist, offers a detailed view of the procession as it makes its way from the Saint-Jean Arch towards the Place de Greve. The arch, a symbol of the city's defensive walls, serves as a fitting backdrop for this pivotal moment in French history. The procession's participants, dressed in religious garb and carrying banners and standards, march in solemn procession, their faces filled with conviction and resolve. The Procession of the Holy League was a significant event in the religious and political turmoil that marked the late 16th century in France. The Catholic League, which had been formed in response to Henry IV's Edict of Nantes, which granted religious tolerance to Protestants, sought to maintain the dominance of Catholicism in the kingdom. The League's actions culminated in the Battle of Ivry in 1590, where Henry IV emerged victorious, effectively ending the League's power. This painting, now housed in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in French history. The intricate details and vivid colors bring the procession to life, transporting us back to the streets of Paris in 1593 and immersing us in the political and religious tensions of the time.
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