Octroi de la charte de franchise aux habitants de Belfort (1307)

This painting depicts the granting of a charter of liberties to the inhabitants of Belfort by Renaud of Burgundy in May 1307. Through this act, the lord grants rights and freedoms to the local population, particularly in terms of administrative and economic autonomy. The scene illustrates the development of medieval towns and the emergence of a more organized urban society. It reflects the evolution of power, which is no longer based solely on warfare, but also on law and institutions.