Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Burghers of Calais
Modeled in clay 1884-95; cast in bronze 1919-21
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
1. The Burghers of Calais Marker
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The Burghers of Calais. Modeled in clay 1884-95; cast in bronze 1919-21. In 1346 the English king Edward III laid siege to the French port of Calais. Eleven months later, Edward demanded the surrender of six of the town's leading men, or burghers, in return for sparing its citizens. Rodin's sculpture commemorates this episode and emphasizes the internal struggle of each man as he walks toward his fate wearing a sackcloth and rope halter. The burghers were later spared thanks to the intervention of the English queen, who feared that their deaths would bring bad luck to her unborn child.
In 1346 the English king Edward III laid siege to the French port of Calais. Eleven months later, Edward demanded the surrender of six of the town's leading men, or burghers, in return for sparing its citizens. Rodin's sculpture commemorates this episode and emphasizes the internal struggle of each man as he walks toward his fate wearing a sackcloth and rope halter. The burghers were later spared thanks to the intervention of the English queen, who feared that their deaths would bring bad luck to her unborn child.
Erected by Rodin Museum. (Marker Number 827.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1346.
Location. 39° 57.708′ N, 75° 10.424′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Marker can be reached from North 22nd Street north of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 185 N 22nd St, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gates of Hell (a few steps from this marker); The Three Shades (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodin Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Architectural Fragment
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
2. The Burghers of Calais
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
