Robert de Sorbon 1201-94 and Cardinal Richelieu 1575-1642 in Front of the Sorbonne

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"Robert de Sorbon (1201–1294) and Cardinal Richelieu (1575–1642) in Front of the Sorbonne" is an engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder, a notable Swiss-German engraver and publisher active during the early 17th century. The work depicts two significant historical figures associated with the University of Paris, commonly known as the Sorbonne. Robert de Sorbon, a chaplain and confessor to King Louis IX of France, was the founder of the Sorbonne, which he established in 1257 as a theological college for poor students. It later became one of the most important centers for learning in the medieval Western world.

Cardinal Richelieu, on the other hand, was a prominent French clergyman, nobleman, and statesman, serving as King Louis XIII's Chief Minister. He is often credited with consolidating royal power and shaping the absolutist administrative system that characterized French governance for generations. Richelieu was also a significant patron of the arts and an influential figure in the intellectual and educational reforms of his time. His connection to the Sorbonne is marked by his efforts to reorganize and reform the university, which included the founding of the College of Sorbonne, a theological institution intended to counter the influence of Protestantism.

In Merian's engraving, these two figures are represented in a historical tableau, set against the backdrop of the Sorbonne, symbolizing their enduring legacies in the realms of education and religion. The artwork serves not only as a visual commemoration of their contributions but also reflects the rich cultural and intellectual history of France during the medieval and early modern periods. Matthäus Merian's works are highly regarded for their detail and historical value, and this particular engraving is no exception, offering insight into the iconography and historical narratives of the era.

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