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Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452
Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with a tabard of fleur-de-lys and John the Baptist. Right: Charlemagne and St Denis (carrying his head). Centre: Christ crucified watched by the three Marys and St John the Apostle. Centre background: Montmartre where St Denis was beheaded. The dog represents the fidelity of Parliament to the monarchy. The bones at Golgotha are a memento mori. God surveys all from above. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the rich history and intrigue of the Middle Ages into your home or office with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This particular piece showcases the "Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452," an exquisite work of anonymous art from Heritage Images. Witness the powerful figures of Charlemagne and King Louis IX of France, flanked by Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, St Denis, St John the Baptist, St John the Evangelist, and the Virgin Mary. With vibrant colors and intricate details, these poster prints make for a captivating addition to any space, transporting you to a time of grandeur and spiritual significance. Experience the beauty and history with every glance.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.8cm x 42cm (19.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the intricate and profound "Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris" from 1452. The left side features St Louis, adorned with a tabard embellished with fleur-de-lys, alongside John the Baptist. On the right, Charlemagne stands tall next to St Denis, who carries his own decapitated head. At the center is Christ crucified, watched over by three Marys and St John the Apostle. In the background lies Montmartre, where St Denis met his tragic fate. The symbolism within this masterpiece is abundant: a loyal dog represents Parliament's fidelity to monarchy; bones at Golgotha serve as a memento mori reminder; God gazes down upon all from above. Amidst a crowd filled with sorrow and mourning, we witness various figures expressing their grief in different ways. This painting beautifully captures religious devotion during medieval times while showcasing elements of French history and culture through its ornate details and representation of significant biblical figures. It evokes emotions of sacrifice, adversity, spirituality, and togetherness. With its rich colors against a black background and meticulous attention to detail characteristic of 15th-century artistry, this piece transports viewers back in time. It serves as both an illustration and painting that exemplifies the artistic school of that era. Overall, this print invites us into a world where faith intertwines with history—a testament to human creativity across centuries.
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