Canvas Print : Henry Sutphen
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Henry Sutphen
HENRY SUTPHEN English Lutheran churchman, preaching in Germany before being arrested for heresy and burnt alive near Hamburg. Date: ? - 1524
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Media ID 14106546
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1524 Alive Arrested Burnt Churchman Hamburg Heresy Lutheran Preaching
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image of Henry Sutphen, an English Lutheran churchman who preached in Germany before being arrested for heresy and ultimately burnt alive near Hamburg, is sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Transform your space into a museum-worthy gallery with this evocative and thought-provoking piece of history.
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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 evocative image captures the moment before the fateful arrest of Henry Sutphen (1490-1524), an English Lutheran churchman and early evangelist, as he delivers a passionate sermon in defiance of the Catholic Church's doctrine in Germany during the tumultuous period of the Reformation. The year is 1524, and the location is believed to be near Hamburg. Sutphen's unwavering commitment to spreading the teachings of Martin Luther had earned him many enemies within the Church hierarchy. Despite the growing danger, Sutphen continued to preach openly, drawing large crowds with his fiery oratory skills and his ability to connect with the common people. However, his message was not welcomed by all, and the authorities, fearing the spread of heresy, moved to silence him once and for all. In this print, Sutphen is depicted standing before an attentive audience, his hands raised in animated gesture as he delivers his sermon. His expression is intense, and his eyes are fixed on the horizon, as if he senses the imminent danger that lies ahead. The ominous clouds gathering in the background foreshadow the storm that is about to break. Tragically, Sutphen's fate was sealed. He was arrested shortly after this sermon and brought before the Inquisition. Despite repeated attempts to recant his beliefs, he remained steadfast in his convictions. In the end, he was condemned as a heretic and burnt alive at the stake near Hamburg, becoming a martyr for the Lutheran cause. This powerful print serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by early reformers like Henry Sutphen in their quest for religious freedom and the spread of new ideas. It is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the indomitable will to challenge the status quo.
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