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An Emperor kissing the Popes feet, illustration from Acts and Monuments
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An Emperor kissing the Popes feet, illustration from Acts and Monuments
STC469129 An Emperor kissing the Popes feet, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub. 1684 (litho) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV (1050-1106), King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23162306
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
C11th C12th Feet Foot Foxes Book Of Martyrs John Fox Kissing Papacy Pope Gregory Submission Submitting
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This print captures a powerful moment in history, depicting an Emperor humbly kissing the feet of the Pope. The illustration is taken from John Foxe's renowned work, "Acts and Monuments" specifically from the ninth edition published in 1684. In this image, we witness Henry IV, King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor during the eleventh century, kneeling before Pope Gregory VII. This act symbolizes submission to papal authority and highlights the complex dynamics between secular rulers and religious leaders during that era. The artist skillfully portrays both figures with intricate details - Henry IV wearing his regal crown while bowing down in reverence, and Pope Gregory seated on his throne as a representation of papal tyranny. The contrasting power dynamics are evident as one ruler submits to another. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of historical struggles for power within medieval Europe. It also reflects themes present in Foxe's influential book "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" which chronicles stories of Christian martyrs throughout history. As we gaze upon this seventeenth-century masterpiece, we are transported back to a time when political alliances were intertwined with religious authority. It invites us to contemplate how these power dynamics have shaped our world today while appreciating the artistic mastery captured by Bridgeman Images' fine art collection.
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