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Poster Print : Ball of the Burning Men, 1393. (c1470)
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Ball of the Burning Men, 1393. (c1470)
Ball of the Burning Men, 1393. (c1470). In 1393, Isabeau de Baviere organised a celebration of the marriage of one of her ladies-in-waiting. Her husband Charles VI and others dressed up as wild men in costumes of cloth soaked in resinous wax or pitch covered with hemp so that they appeared shaggy and hairy from head to foot. Despite a ban on torches in the room, the kings brother, Louis of Valois, approached with a lighted torch and one of the dancers caught fire, causing panic. The Duchesse de Berry hid the king under her dress and saved his life. Four of the others died. This incident became known as the Bal des Ardents (the Ball of the Burning Men ). Illustration from Jean Froissarts Chronicles, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history and intrigue of medieval Europe with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Ball of the Burning Men, 1393. (c1470)", is brought to life from the archives of Heritage Images. Depicting a grand celebration organized by Isabeau de Baviere for one of her ladies-in-waiting in 1393, this poster is a breathtaking glimpse into the past. Add an air of history and elegance to any room with this beautiful and authentic work of art. Produced by AccuSoft Inc., this high-quality poster is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.7cm (23.4" x 16")
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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The print titled "Ball of the Burning Men, 1393" captures a dramatic incident that took place during a celebration organized by Isabeau de Baviere in 1393. The event was held to commemorate the marriage of one of her ladies-in-waiting and featured extravagant costumes. King Charles VI and others dressed up as wild men, donning shaggy and hairy outfits made from cloth soaked in resinous wax or pitch covered with hemp. However, tragedy struck when Louis of Valois, the king's brother, approached with a lighted torch despite a ban on torches in the room. One of the dancers caught fire, causing panic among the attendees. In this chaotic moment, Duchess de Berry bravely hid King Charles VI under her dress to save his life while four unfortunate individuals lost their lives. This incident became famously known as "the Ball of the Burning Men". The illustration from Jean Froissart's Chronicles depicts this horrifying event and is now part of the collection at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. The image showcases not only the lavish costumes worn by participants but also highlights themes such as accident, protection, bravery, and tragedy. It provides us with a glimpse into medieval festivities and reminds us that even amidst celebrations filled with joy and merriment, unexpected events can unfold with devastating consequences.
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