Framed Print : Loudun - Possessed Nuns
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Loudun - Possessed Nuns
The nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule develop convent hysteria and claim to be possessed by demons
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Media ID 623270
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1632 1639 Altered Claim Convent Demons Develop Loudun Nuns Possessed Possession Ursule Paranormal
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Loudun - Possessed Nuns" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image takes you back to the 17th century, where the nuns of the convent of Saint-Ursule in Loudun, France, were believed to be possessed by demons. The haunting depiction of this extraordinary event, filled with mystery and intrigue, is sure to be a mesmerizing addition to any home or office. Our Framed Prints are meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring a stunning presentation that adds elegance and sophistication to your space. Embrace the allure of history and bring this captivating tale to life with our "Loudun - Possessed Nuns" Framed Print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the height of the Loudun Possessions, an extraordinary and controversial episode in European history that unfolded between 1632 and 1639. The convent of Saint-Ursule in Loudun, France, was home to a community of Ursuline nuns who, it was claimed, had become possessed by demons. The first signs of possession emerged when a local priest, Father Mignon, arrived at the convent to give a sermon. He was accused of being in league with the devil and, in turn, accused the nuns of being possessed. The ensuing chaos saw the nuns exhibiting violent and bizarre behavior, including levitation, speaking in tongues, and self-mutilation. The townspeople of Loudun, eager for entertainment and intrigued by the paranormal, flocked to the convent to witness the spectacle. The local authorities, unable to explain the phenomena, called upon the renowned exorcist Father Jean-Joseph Surin to investigate. Despite his skepticism, Father Surin soon became convinced of the nuns' possession and began the lengthy and grueling process of exorcising the demons. The possessed nuns were subjected to various forms of torture, including whipping and starvation, in an attempt to force the demons to reveal their identities. The possessions continued for several years, with Father Surin performing hundreds of exorcisms. This photograph, an altered print from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a chilling glimpse into the dark and disturbing world of the Loudun Possessions. The nuns, their faces contorted in agony and terror, appear to be in the throes of possession, their eyes wide with fear and their bodies wracked with pain. The image serves as a stark reminder of the power of belief and the lengths to which people will go in the pursuit of the unknown and the unexplained.
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