Age Quote by Horace Walpole
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.”
About This Quote
A macabre anecdote illustrating how medieval chivalry blended with religious devotion, showing the grotesque reality behind romanticized notions of honor.
In simple terms: Religion and gallantry intertwined in medieval times.
Key Takeaway
Chivalry could be grotesquely religious.
Themes
medieval culture
religion
gallantry
mortality
cultural paradox
Mood
somber
reflective
intrigued
Type
historical anecdote
cultural observation
When to use this quote
- pilgrimage return
- tomb opening
- courtly love
- historical storytelling
Key Concepts
chivalry
religious symbolism
death
artistic representation
Practical Applications
- historical analysis
- cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this story reveal about medieval values?
- How does the juxtaposition of death and honor shape our view of the era?
![“King René of Anjou [(1409-80)]was a strange compound of amiable, great and trifling qualities. He was so excellent a sovereign as to acquire the surnom of the Good. He was brave in war, delighted in tournaments and wrote on them, instituted festivals and processions, partly religious and partly…” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/horace-walpole-3357_acquire_king-ren-of-anjou-1409-80-was-a-strange_3121707.jpg)
![“[King René of Anjou (1409-80)] would not listen to the news of his son having lost the Kingdom of Naples, because he would not bedisturbed when painting a picture of a partridge.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cdf/horace-walpole-3357_kingdoms_king-ren-of-anjou-1409-80-would-not-list_2127479.jpg)
