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Reception of Jacques de Molay. 1840s; Reception
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Reception of Jacques de Molay. 1840s; Reception
Reception of Jacques de Molay. 1840s; Reception of Jacques de Molay. 1840s. Work by GRANET, Fran篩s Marius (1775-1849); GRANET, Fran篩s Marius (1775-1849). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Avignon. Mus饠 Calvet (Calvet Museum)
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This oil painting, titled "Reception of Jacques de Molay," is a masterpiece created by the renowned French artist, François Marius Granet, in the 1840s. The scene depicts a solemn and dramatic moment in history, as Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is received by Pope Clement VII in the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France. De Molay, dressed in the distinctive habit of the Knights Templar, stands before the Pope with a defiant expression, his hands crossed in front of him. The Pope, seated on his ornate throne, listens intently to the Grand Master, who is said to have sworn an oath of vengeance against the papacy and the King of France during his trial and execution in 1314. Granet expertly captures the tension and intrigue of the moment, as the two powerful figures face each other in this historic encounter. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the scene to life, transporting the viewer back in time to the 14th century. This work of art is now housed in the Musée Calvet in Avignon, France, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world. The Reception of Jacques de Molay is a testament to Granet's skill as a painter and his ability to bring history to life through his art.
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