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King Alfred the Great burns the cakes and is rebuked by the peasant woman who had given him shelter without knowing who he was. Alfred the Great, 848 / 9 - 899, king of the Anglo-Saxons. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, published in London 1783
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King Alfred the Great burns the cakes and is rebuked by the peasant woman who had given him shelter without knowing who he was. Alfred the Great, 848 / 9 - 899, king of the Anglo-Saxons. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, published in London 1783
King Alfred the Great burns the cakes and is rebuked by the peasant woman who had given him shelter without knowing who he was. Alfred the Great, 848/9 - 899, king of the Anglo-Saxons. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, published in London 1783
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In this engraving from 1783, we witness a pivotal moment in the life of King Alfred the Great. The scene depicts an unexpected encounter between the monarch and a humble peasant woman who had unknowingly offered him shelter. As history tells us, it was during his time in hiding from Viking invaders that Alfred found himself responsible for tending to some cakes or bread being baked by his hostess. However, as fate would have it, he became engrossed in his thoughts and allowed the precious loaves to burn. In this poignant image, we see the peasant woman sternly reprimanding Alfred for his negligence while pointing at the charred remains of her hard work. This incident serves as a reminder of both humility and accountability even for those bestowed with great power. Despite being one of England's most revered rulers, King Alfred is shown here vulnerable and chastised by someone seemingly insignificant in society's eyes. The intricate details captured within this vintage print transport us back to the 9th century when monarchy ruled supreme over Anglo-Saxon lands. It stands as a testament to our shared human experience across centuries – where mistakes are made and lessons learned – regardless of social standing or historical significance. Through this enchanting illustration, artist Ken Welsh invites us to reflect on our own encounters with unexpected challenges and how they shape our character just as they did for King Alfred all those years ago.
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