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Albigeoise Inquisition: "The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318)
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Albigeoise Inquisition: "The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318)
JLJ4687223 Albigeoise Inquisition: " The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), Franciscan monk during his trial." The scene of judgment: in the first row in the centre, facing Bernard Delicieux, the great inquisitor is surrounded by two religious, behind them the representatives of the Church, cardinal and eveques. The monk opposes the inquisition against the Cathar heresy, clothed with Franciscan bur, raises an avenger arm to those who accuse him. Painting by Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921) 1887 Sun. 1, 15x1, 5 m Toulouse, musee des Augustins - The Albigensian Crusade (or Cathar Crusade): The Agitator of Languedoc, Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), a Spiritual Franciscan friar during his trial - The scene of the trial: in the first row -in the centre- facing Bernard Delicieux, the Grand Inquisitor surrounded by two religious; behind them, the representatives of the Church, Cardinal and Bishops. The monk, who resisted the Inquisition against the Cathar heresy, wearing the Franciscan habit, stretches out an avenging arm to his judges. Painting by Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921), 1887. 1.15 x 1.5 m. Augustins Museum, Toulouse, France by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Albigeoise Inquisition: " The agitator of Languedoc Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), Franciscan monk during his trial." The scene of judgment: in the first row in the centre, facing Bernard Delicieux, the great inquisitor is surrounded by two religious, behind them the representatives of the Church, cardinal and eveques. The monk opposes the inquisition against the Cathar heresy, clothed with Franciscan bur, raises an avenger arm to those who accuse him. Painting by Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921) 1887 Sun. 1, 15x1, 5 m Toulouse, musee des Augustins - The Albigensian Crusade (or Cathar Crusade): The Agitator of Languedoc, Bernard Delicieux (1260-1318), a Spiritual Franciscan friar during his trial - The scene of the trial: in the first row -in the centre- facing Bernard Delicieux, the Grand Inquisitor surrounded by two religious; behind them, the representatives of the Church, Cardinal and Bishops. The monk, who resisted the Inquisition against the Cathar heresy, wearing the Franciscan habit, stretches out an avenging arm to his judges. Painting by Jean Paul Laurens (1838-1921), 1887. 1.15 x 1.5 m. Augustins Museum, Toulouse, France); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history during the Albigeoise Inquisition. The central figure, Bernard Delicieux, stands defiantly as he faces his trial. A Franciscan monk known for his activism against the Cathar heresy, Delicieux is clothed in the humble garb of his order and raises an avenging arm towards those who accuse him. The scene unfolds with great intensity as the Grand Inquisitor presides over the proceedings, flanked by two religious figures. Behind them stand representatives of the Church, including cardinals and bishops. This powerful composition showcases both sides of this contentious conflict. Painted by Jean Paul Laurens in 1887, this monumental artwork measures 1.15 x 1.5 meters and now resides at the Augustins Museum in Toulouse, France. Laurens masterfully captures Delicieux's determination to resist the oppressive forces of the Inquisition. The Albigensian Crusade or Cathar Crusade was a dark chapter in medieval history marked by religious persecution and violence against those deemed heretics. Bernard Delicieux emerges from this tumultuous period as a symbol of resistance and courage. In this evocative photograph taken by Photo Josse from Fine Art Finder, viewers are transported back to a time when faith clashed with dissenting beliefs - a moment frozen forever on canvas that continues to provoke contemplation about power dynamics within religion and society itself.
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