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Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). Artist: Jean Jacques Perrissin
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Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). Artist: Jean Jacques Perrissin
Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). A keen hunter and participant in jousts and tournaments, King Henry II of France (1519-1559) was mortally wounded by the lance of Gabriel Montgomery, captain of the kings Scottish Guard, at a tournament held on the Place des Vosges in Paris. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
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Accident Capetian Gabriel Henri Ii Henry Ii Incident Jean Jean Jacques Jean Jacques Perrissin Jean Perrissin Joust Jousting King Of France Knight Lance Montgomery Perrissin Place Des Vosges Spectator Spectators Square Tournament Valois
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This print captures the tragic moment of the "Death of King Henry II at the Tournament" in 1559. Renowned artist Jean Jacques Perrissin skillfully depicts this historical event, which took place on the Place des Vosges in Paris. King Henry II, a passionate hunter and avid participant in jousts and tournaments, met his untimely demise when he was fatally wounded by Gabriel Montgomery's lance. Montgomery, captain of the king's Scottish Guard, unknowingly became part of a fateful accident that would forever change history. In this image, we see a crowd gathered to witness this ill-fated tournament. The square is filled with spectators eagerly watching as knights clad in armor engage in combat. Amidst the excitement and anticipation, tragedy strikes as King Henry II falls victim to an unfortunate turn of events. The monochrome composition adds a sense of gravity to the scene while highlighting every detail – from the weaponry used by these valiant warriors to their expressions filled with shock and disbelief. This woodcut print serves as a poignant reminder of both the perils faced by those who engaged in medieval warfare and the fragility of even those who held positions of power. Now housed within Moscow's State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts collection, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its powerful portrayal of an incident that forever altered French history.
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