Real and antique engraving from 1844. It is titled “Hugues Capet”. Guaranteed authenticity. You can ask us for a certificate of authenticity to accompany your purchase by message during or after your order. This engraving represents a statue of Hugues Capet, king of the Franks, founder of the Capetian dynasty. The character is shown standing full-length, dressed in a long royal robe and draped in an ornate cloak, holding one hand resting on a crown placed on a finely crafted Gothic base. The solemn posture of the sovereign and the precise treatment of the clothing recall the academic codes of historical sculptural portraiture specific to the 19th century.

Please look carefully at the photos to identify paper defects: Board with stains and foxing and possibly discreet accidents or tears on the edges.

Hugues Capet (around 938 – October 24, 996 in Paris), son of Hugh the Great and Hedwig of Saxony. Heir to the domains of the Robertian house, he was Duke of the Franks then elected king in 987 in Noyon, after the death of Louis V. Crowned in Reims by Adalberon of Reims, he founded the Capetian dynasty. His reign, limited territorially around Île-de-France, was marked by the consolidation of a weakened royal authority and the affirmation of the alliance between the monarchy and the Church. He associates his son Robert with the throne, ensuring dynastic continuity. Died in 996, he was buried at the abbey of Saint-Denis.

This antique engraving will interest fans of the French monarchy, medieval history and the Capetian dynasty. It will particularly suit lovers of royal portraits as well as collectors interested in the heritage of the kings of France, such as Hugues Capet, founding figure of the Capetian lineage. The work is sought after for its academic style and statuary representation faithful to 19th century iconography. Ideal piece to enrich a collection dedicated to royalty, the genealogy of great French families or the symbolism of royal power.

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