Holy Roman Emperor Otto I and Edith of England
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Holy Roman Emperor Otto I and Edith of England
Holy Roman Emperor Otto I and Edith of England.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889
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Alteneck Jakobheinrichvonhefner
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In this chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck's "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," we witness a significant moment in European history as Holy Roman Emperor Otto I (912-973 AD) and Edith of England (c. 968-984 AD) are depicted in the hallowed halls of Magdeburg Cathedral. Otto I, the first German king to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor, is shown in imperial regalia, wearing a golden crown adorned with precious stones and a long, flowing mantle. His expression is one of regal authority, as he extends his hand in a gesture of blessing or protection. By his side stands Edith, the Anglo-Saxon princess and Otto's wife, dressed in traditional English attire. Her long, flowing hair is held in place by a diadem, and she wears a flowing gown with intricate embroidery and a mantle lined with ermine fur. The setting of Magdeburg Cathedral is significant, as it was one of the most important centers of the Ottonian Empire, and the site of several significant events in Otto I's reign. The cathedral was founded by Otto in 937 AD, and it became a symbol of his power and piety. The marriage between Otto and Edith was a strategic alliance, as it strengthened the political ties between the German and English royal houses. This striking image, created in 1889, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the medieval world. The intricate details of the costumes, the ornate decorations of the cathedral, and the solemn expressions of the figures all serve to transport us back in time and allow us to imagine the significance of this moment in history. The chromolithograph is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the past for future generations.
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