Renaissance+Religion


 * 30 Years War || Elizabeth I || Peace Of Westphalia ||
 * [[image:30_years_war.jpg width="209" height="324"]] || [[image:Elizabeth_I.jpg]] || [[image:Peace_of_Westphalia_.jpg]] ||
 * This painting shows a scene from the 30 years war. Spanish and British ships are battling out at sea. The ship fills up almost all of the picture with their grand masses and sails. With triangular and square sails they must be caravels, which to them was advanced technology back then. The water is a murky blue-green color, and the sky is dark filled with clouds. Only one ray of golden sun shines down upon the battling ships. During the 30 years war Protestants were trying to claim their freedom, while Catholics were fighting to reinstate their traditional dominance. The war eventually drew almost every European state into chaos and fighting. Although it was calmed by the Peace of Augsburg, it still carried on later in time. The war affected people in a negative way because the economy dropped immensely. Since the waters were filled with dangerous enemies at all times, trade was very difficult. Not to mention with the different religions fighting for freedom and dominance, many of innocent townspeople were killed or recruited for fighting. All in all the war created devastation on the economy, and a very negative place for people to live. || This painting is a portrait of a very famous monarch that ruled during the time of the Renaissance, Queen Elizabeth I. She was a very successful ruler, who helped to flourish the Renaissance. The portrait shows her in a very elaborate outfit with a gown sequined with pearls, a grand collar stretching out far, and a crown atop her dainty head. She really did her part in helping to keep the Renaissance alive, by buying art (otherwise known as a patron). Also she could see that a religious civil war was a possibility between Protestants and Catholics, so she managed to steer around it by satisfying both sides. Priests were allowed to marry and services were held in English, to please the Protestants. But to keep the Catholic happy Elizabeth maintained the Church hierarchy and kept services relatively traditional. This way both sides were attended to, and a war was avoided. Politically she was a great ruler because she prevented a war, used her gentle ways to keep peace, and kept the Renaissance alive in Europe. || This painting portrays the signing of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. The Peace of Westphalia ended the long never ending 30 years war, bringing joy to the people who were caught in between. The painting shows a very large group of men all gathered around a small table which holds some white pieces of paper (the Peace of Westphalia). All of the men except a few are wearing all black robes that cascade down to the floor. The room is very dark with only one window on the east wall. But a grand golden chandelier hangs suspended above the men, although it is not lit. The Peace of Westphalia gave economical help to many. For example with no more fighting at sea, traders could go out more easily and bring back goods to the towns. With no more fighting, there were more people to fill the jobs that were left when they went to fight. Politically England and France emerged as the two strongest countries, still holding a bit of rivalry between them. The people could get back to their calmer everyday lives, and explorers/traders could sail the seas safely once again. ||