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Emperor Heraclius bearing the true cross to Jerusalem
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Emperor Heraclius bearing the true cross to Jerusalem
Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I), and Heraclius walking bearing the true cross into Jerusalem (K). Handcoloured etching drawn and etched by Thomas Fisher from his Paintings on the Walls of the Chapel of the Trinity, Stratford upon Avon, 1808
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Allegory Angel Avon Byzantine Chapel Etching Fisher Heraclius Humility Jerusalem Legend Paintings Pride Stratford Trinity True Walls
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1. Title: "Emperor Heraclius' Pilgrimage to Jerusalem: An Allegory of Pride and Humility" This handcoloured etching by Thomas Fisher depicts two significant moments from the legendary journey of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius (r. 610-641 AD) to Jerusalem. In the first scene (I), Heraclius is shown riding on horseback, accompanied by an angel, as he returns the True Cross to Jerusalem after its recovery from Persian King Khosrau II. The angel, symbolizing divine intervention and approval, is depicted in a grand and majestic form, contrasting the earthly pride and power of the emperor. In the second scene (K), Heraclius is portrayed walking humbly, carrying the True Cross on his shoulders as he enters the city. This act of humility and reverence underscores the importance of the cross in Christian faith and the emperor's role as its protector. The etching, taken from Thomas Fisher's Paintings on the Walls of the Chapel of the Trinity in Stratford upon Avon, was created in 1808. The allegorical representation of Emperor Heraclius' pilgrimage to Jerusalem serves as a powerful reminder of the interplay between worldly power and spiritual devotion.
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