Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Medal, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Medal, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Massacre of St. Bartholomew Medal, 1850. Gold medal..struck by order of the Sacred Convocation of Prelates, held at Bayonne, in 1565, in commemoration of the massacre of St. Bartholomew, and the resolution of the Convocation further to exterminate heresy by the sword throughout Christendom. The crowned figure in the centre represents Charles IX. preparing to destroy Heresy, which lies chained at his feet, while the Queen Mother, Catherine de Medicis, at whose instigation that fearful butchery was perpetrated, appears as Minerva, her favourite impersonation, and offers the alternative of conversion: to her likewise refers the legend at the foot of the medal, Nil nisi consil, so often to be observed on French coins of that date. The...illustration is taken from Mezeray's work...'. From Illustrated London News, 1850. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36200354
Catherine De Medici Catherine De Medicis Charles Ix Of France Commemoration Commemorative De Medici Catharine De Medici Catherine De Medicis Catherine Heresy Heretic Intolerance Killing King Charles Ix Massacre Medici Catharine De Medici Catherine De Medicis Catherine De Minerva Murder Murdering Palm Frond Slaughter Slaughtering St Bartholomews Day Massacre
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 19.9cm (7.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
