L’exécution d’Enguerrand de Marigny

This illustration depicts the execution of Enguerrand de Marigny in 1315, a powerful advisor to King Philip IV of France. After the king’s death, Marigny became the target of political enemies and was accused of corruption and sorcery. Condemned during the reign of Louis X, he was hanged, marking the sudden fall of a key figure in royal administration. This episode illustrates court power struggles and the political instability following Philip IV’s death.