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Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I. at Ardres - The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1855)
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Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I. at Ardres - The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1855)
Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I. at Ardres - The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1855). 19th century depiction of the meeting between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France at the Field of the Cloth of Gold near Calais. The two kings met between June 7 and 24 to arrange an alliance between their countries. Engraving after a painting by John Gilbert. From the Illustrated London News, 1855
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Meeting of Henry VIII and Francis I. at Ardres - The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520
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. This print takes us back to a significant historical event in the 16th century. It depicts the momentous meeting between two powerful monarchs, Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, held at the Field of the Cloth of Gold near Calais. In this enchanting engraving by John Gilbert, we witness a scene filled with pomp and grandeur. The kings are elegantly dressed in their regal attire, surrounded by an entourage of knights on horseback. Their majestic horses add an air of nobility to this historic gathering. The purpose behind this extraordinary encounter was to establish an alliance between England and France. Lasting from June 7 to 24 in 1520, it was a display of political diplomacy as well as a showcase for wealth and power. Gilbert's meticulous attention to detail brings this momentous occasion vividly to life. The print captures not only the clothing worn by these influential figures but also showcases the vastness and splendor that characterized such royal gatherings. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from the Illustrated London News in 1855, we are transported back through time into an era where kingdoms were forged through alliances and diplomacy took center stage amidst extravagant displays. This print serves as a reminder that history is not just about dates but about people who shaped nations through their actions on fields like Ardres - The Field of the Cloth of Gold.
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