Canvas Print : China / Missionaries
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China / Missionaries
A traditional Chinese cartoon showing Christian missionaries gouging out the eyes of Chinese converts
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Media ID 7148493
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Converts Eyes Jesuit Missionaries
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the rich cultural tapestry of history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the thought-provoking image, "China / Missionaries" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This traditional Chinese cartoon offers a profound insight into a pivotal moment in history, capturing the complexities of cultural exchange and the challenges faced during the spread of Christianity in China. Our premium quality canvas prints bring this intriguing piece to life, adding depth and vibrancy to your home or office space. Each print is carefully crafted using high-resolution imagery and coated with a protective, archival-grade finish to ensure long-lasting beauty. Elevate your décor and spark meaningful conversations with this captivating addition to your collection."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking traditional Chinese cartoon depicts a pivotal moment in the complex history of religious interactions between China and the West. The image, which dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century, portrays a scene of confrontation between Chinese converts to Christianity and their Jesuit missionaries. The missionaries, dressed in their distinctive robes and hats, are shown forcefully gouging out the eyes of their Chinese converts. This disturbing act symbolizes the perceived threat that Christianity posed to Chinese cultural identity and traditional values. The cartoon reflects the deep-rooted fear and mistrust that existed between the Chinese populace and the Western missionaries during this period. The spread of Christianity in China was met with resistance from the Chinese government and the population, who saw it as a threat to their traditional beliefs and way of life. The use of violent imagery in this cartoon underscores the intensity of these feelings. Despite the negative portrayal in this cartoon, it is important to remember that the relationship between China and Christianity was far more complex than this single image suggests. Many Chinese people embraced Christianity as a means of gaining access to Western knowledge and technology, while others saw it as a way to challenge the power of the Chinese ruling elite. This traditional Chinese cartoon serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of religious interactions between China and the West. It highlights the challenges and conflicts that arose as a result of the spread of Christianity in China, and the deep-rooted cultural and political tensions that underpinned these interactions.
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