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Tournament where Henri II Received a Fatal Wound, 30th June 1559 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Tournament where Henri II Received a Fatal Wound, 30th June 1559 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR155469 Tournament where Henri II Received a Fatal Wound, 30th June 1559 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Tortorel, Jacques (fl.1568-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: le tournoi ou Henri fut blesse a mort en juin; wounded by the Count of Montgomery; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12731005
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Audience Balcony Henry Joust Jousting King Of France
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the Tournament where Henri II Received a Fatal Wound on 30th June 1559. The engraving, created by Jacques Tortorel, depicts the fateful jousting event that led to the death of King Henri II of France. In this haunting image, we see the intense atmosphere of the tournament grounds. Spectators eagerly watch from balconies as knights engage in combat on horseback. Little did they know that this would be a turning point in French history. The Count of Montgomery, depicted here as one of the jousters, unknowingly struck Henri II with his lance during their duel. This fatal wound ultimately led to the king's demise. The gravity of this event is palpable through Tortorel's intricate engravings. Every detail conveys both awe and tragedy - from the expressions on spectators' faces to the tension in the air. This photograph transports us back to that fateful day when a sporting event turned into a national tragedy. It serves as a reminder of how even seemingly harmless competitions can have profound consequences. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded not only of King Henri II's untimely death but also of our own mortality and how fragile life can be.
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