Fine Art Print : Egmont & Rebel Leaders
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Egmont & Rebel Leaders
Lamoral, graaf van Egmont, though a noble and related to the Hapsburgs, opposes the policies of Felipe II and meets secretly with other rebels on the Scheldt. Date: 4 November 1565
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1565 Egmont Felipe Hapsburgs Leaders Meets Netherlands Noble Opposes Policies Rebel Rebels Related Scheldt Secretly Graaf Lamoral
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the Renaissance era with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Egmont & Rebel Leaders," depicts Lamoral, Graaf van Egmont, a nobleman defying the policies of King Felipe II of Spain. The secret meeting on the Scheldt, depicted in this masterpiece from Mary Evans Prints Online, took place on 4 November 1565. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office with this stunning Fine Art Print, a beautiful reminder of the complex political landscape of the past.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.9cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Netherlands as Lamoral, Graaf van Egmont (1522-1568), a nobleman related to the Hapsburgs, gathers in secret with other rebel leaders on the banks of the Scheldt River on the fateful night of 4 November 1565. Egmont, a prominent figure in the Dutch resistance against the oppressive policies of King Philip II of Spain, is seen here in deep conversation with his fellow conspirators, their faces obscured in the shadows to protect their identities. The Scheldt River, a vital trade route connecting Antwerp to the North Sea, had long been a source of tension between the Spanish rulers and the Dutch people. Philip II's attempts to assert greater control over the river and impose heavy taxes on the Dutch merchants sparked widespread resentment and fueled the flames of rebellion. Egmont, a man of great honor and integrity, was deeply troubled by the suffering of his people and the erosion of their freedoms under Spanish rule. Despite his noble lineage and close ties to the Hapsburgs, he chose to align himself with the rebels and work towards a more just and equitable future for the Netherlands. This clandestine meeting on the Scheldt was just one of many such gatherings that marked the beginning of the Dutch Revolt, a long and bloody conflict that would ultimately lead to the independence of the Netherlands from Spanish rule. The courage and determination of men like Egmont and his fellow rebels paved the way for the emergence of a new nation, one that would become a beacon of freedom and prosperity in Europe.
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