Premium Framed Print : Sic itur ad astra scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, 1681. 1 print
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Sic itur ad astra scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, 1681. 1 print
Sic itur ad astra scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, 1681. 1 print : etching. Print shows scene in a bawdy house of pleasure frequented by Father Petre and other Jesuits where they mingle and dine with such figures as: Wantonness, Avarice, Sloth, Fury, and Vanity. Priests engage in lascivious acts and steal money from a dying person, a Protestant minister is driven away from the door, a fox delivers a sermon from a pulpit, and Jesuits help themselves to treasures in India
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Media ID 12810823
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1645 1681 1708 Acts Avarice Away Door Driven Dying Engage Father Figures Fury Hooghe Jesuits Minister Money Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Person Pleasure Priests Protestant Pulpit Romeyn Scene Scilicet Sermon Sloth Traditional Treasures Vanity Astra Bawdy Delivers Dine Frequented Lascivious Mingle Petre Steal Wantonness
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 vintage print, titled "Sic itur ad astra scilicet" created by Romeyn de Hooghe in 1681, offers a fascinating glimpse into the bawdy and scandalous world of Father Petre and his fellow Jesuits. In this scene set within a house of pleasure, we witness an intriguing mix of characters such as Wantonness, Avarice, Sloth, Fury, and Vanity mingling with the priests. The print captures the debauchery that takes place as these religious figures engage in lascivious acts while simultaneously stealing money from a dying person. It is shocking to see how they shamelessly indulge their desires without regard for their sacred vows. Notably, amidst this chaos, we observe a Protestant minister being driven away from the door by these immoral Jesuits. This serves as a powerful commentary on religious intolerance and hypocrisy during that era. Adding to the surreal nature of this image is the presence of a fox delivering a sermon from a pulpit. This whimsical touch adds an element of satire to the piece and highlights how deceitful these individuals can be even when speaking about matters of faith. Overall, this etching provides us with valuable insights into historical events while showcasing Romeyn de Hooghe's artistic talent. Its detailed engravings transport us back to an era where scandalous behavior coexisted with religious fervor - reminding us that human nature has always been complex and contradictory.
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