Les funérailles de Charles le Bon (1127)

This painting depicts the funeral of Charles the Good, Count of Flanders, held in Bruges in 1127 after his assassination. Charles, known for his justice and piety, was killed in a conspiracy, triggering a major political crisis in the County of Flanders. His death led to power struggles among noble factions and drew the attention of neighboring powers, including the King of France. The scene illustrates the importance of funeral ceremonies in the Middle Ages, as well as the fragility of power and political tensions in European principalities.