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Poster Print : Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels
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Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642). Flemish painter. Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels, c.1630-1640. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
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1555 1630 1640 Abdicate Abdication Allegorical Allegory Amsterdam Banner Baroque Brother Brussels Case Ceremony Continent Division Document Enthroned Episode Fantastic Ferdinand Figures Flanders Flemish Floor Frans Francken
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring historical artistry into your home or office with our exquisite selection of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases Frans Francken the Younger's masterpiece, "Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels." A captivating work of Flemish art, this painting dates back to the early 17th century and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Add an air of sophistication and culture to any space with this stunning representation of Emperor Charles V's abdication, expertly rendered by Francken the Younger. Order now and experience the beauty of art, right at your fingertips.
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 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
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 stunning Baroque masterpiece, titled "Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels," is a painting by the Flemish artist Frans Francken the Younger, created around 1630-1640. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland. The allegorical scene depicts the momentous act of abdication by Emperor Charles V in 1555, which took place in the Grand Palace in Brussels, Belgium. The painting captures the essence of this significant historical event, with Emperor Charles V, dressed in imperial robes and seated on a magnificent throne, symbolically passing his imperial crown to his brother Ferdinand, represented by an animal with the head of a bull, signifying strength and power. The allegory is further enhanced by various figures and symbols in the painting. The continents of Europe and America are represented by women, with Europe holding a document, symbolizing the division of the empire between the two brothers. The floor is adorned with a banner bearing the motto "I will make thee the head and not the tail," indicating the imperial dignity that Charles V was relinquishing. The painting's intricate details and fantastic elements, such as the mythical creatures and elaborate architecture, are characteristic of the Baroque style. The Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels is a testament to Frans Francken the Younger's artistic skill and the rich artistic heritage of Flanders during the 17th century.
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