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Templars Burn (Mouchot)
Jacques de Molay and other leading Knights Templar are hastily burnt at Paris, on the orders of Philippe le Bel, king of France
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1314 Burn Burnt Jacques Knights Leading Molay Orders Philippe Templar Templars Hastily
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Templars Burn (Mouchot)" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back to 1314 Paris, as Jacques de Molay and other prominent Knights Templar are ordered to be burnt at the stake by King Philippe le Bel of France. The fiery backdrop and intense expressions on their faces convey the dramatic and tumultuous events of this significant historical moment. Ideal for enhancing the atmosphere of your living space, this poster print is a compelling addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection. Bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse's "Templars Burn (Mouchot)" poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the final moments of Jacques de Molay, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, and several leading members of the order, as they are hastily burnt at the stake in Paris on March 18, 1314. King Philip the Fair of France, depicted here in military regalia, had ordered their execution on charges of heresy and other alleged crimes. The Templars, a once-powerful and influential military and religious order, had amassed significant wealth and land holdings throughout Europe, which raised suspicions and envy among the ruling elite. The scene depicted in this print, created by the French engraver Mouchot, is a dramatic and chilling reminder of the political and religious upheavals of the early 14th century. The Templars, who had taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, were now being punished for their supposed deviations from orthodox Christianity. Molay, who refused to recant his beliefs, is shown here defiantly looking up towards the heavens as the flames consume him and his fellow knights. The image of the burning Templars marked the end of the order, which had been established in 1119 to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The event also had far-reaching consequences for the broader history of Europe, contributing to the rise of the Hundred Years War between France and England and the eventual emergence of the Avignon Papacy. This haunting print offers a glimpse into a turbulent period of European history, when religious and political forces collided with devastating consequences.
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