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Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated, walked to Canossa Castle to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII guest of Matilda of Tuscany, during the Investiture Controversy (1077). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. III - The Middle Ages", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890. ]
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This print captures a significant historical moment - the Submission of Henry IV at Canossa in 1077. The image, taken in 1890 by an unknown artist, depicts King Henry IV (1050-1106), who was both the German King and Holy Roman Emperor during that time. After being excommunicated, Henry IV embarked on a humbling journey to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII. He walked to Canossa Castle in Italy, where he became a guest of Matilda of Tuscany. This event took place amidst the Investiture Controversy, which was a power struggle between secular rulers and the Catholic Church over control of ecclesiastical appointments. The photograph showcases the imposing fortifications of Canossa Castle as its backdrop. Inside the castle walls, we see Henry IV standing before Pope Gregory VII with his courtiers beside him. The scene is filled with tension and anticipation as Henry IV begs for forgiveness and reinstatement into the Catholic faith. This historic moment symbolizes not only religious conflict but also political turmoil within medieval Europe. It serves as a reminder of how even powerful monarchs could be brought to their knees by spiritual authority. Preserved through time, this engraving from Cassell's Illustrated Universal History offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in European history – one marked by humiliation, resilience, and ultimately reconciliation between church and state.
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