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"Bonner would have struck him with his crosier-staff, but his chaplain stopped him"(engraving)
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"Bonner would have struck him with his crosier-staff, but his chaplain stopped him"(engraving)
2780813 " Bonner would have struck him with his crosier-staff, but his chaplain stopped him" (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Bonner would have struck him with his crosier-staff, but his chaplain stopped him." Illustration for The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe edited by William Bramley-Moore (Cassell, c 1880).); © Look and Learn
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Bishop Chaplain Crosier Foxes Book Of Martyrs Martyrdom Protestant Protestants Staff Stopped Struck Bonner Christinaity Martyr
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The captivating engraving titled ""Bonner would have struck him with his crosier-staff, but his chaplain stopped him"" by William Small depicts a powerful moment in history. The image showcases the tension between religious beliefs and authority during the Protestant Reformation. In this scene, Bishop Bonner is shown raising his crosier-staff, ready to strike an individual who stands before him. However, Bonner's chaplain intervenes just in time, preventing the blow from landing. This dramatic encounter highlights the clash between Protestants and Catholics during a period of intense religious persecution. The engraving serves as an illustration for "The Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe, edited by William Bramley-Moore. It captures the essence of martyrdom and sacrifice endured by those who held steadfast to their Protestant faith in defiance of Catholic rule. Through this artwork, we witness not only the physical confrontation but also the underlying ideological battle that shaped Christian history. It symbolizes how religion can be both a source of strength and division within society. Small's skillful craftsmanship brings this historical moment to life with intricate details and emotive expressions on each character's face. This print serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's struggle for religious freedom and tolerance throughout centuries past—a timeless message that continues to resonate today.
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