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A Great Church of the Renaissance: St. Peters, Rome... c1930. Creator: Anderson
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A Great Church of the Renaissance: St. Peters, Rome... c1930. Creator: Anderson
A Great Church of the Renaissance: St. Peter s, Rome, For the Building of Which Tetzels Indulgences Were Sold, c1930. View of St Peters Basilica, regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines, and in the foreground the Vatican Obelisk, an Ancient Egyptian monument dating from the 13th century BC. German Dominican friar and preacher Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) was known for granting indulgences on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church in exchange for money. Indulgences are a way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins after death. From " The Worlds Story, a Simple History for Boys and Girls", by Elizabeth O Neill. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, c1930]
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Anderson Elizabeth Elizabeth Oneill Elizabeth Speakman Jack Johann Obelisk Oneill Piazza Speakman St Peters Basilica St Peters Square Tc And Ec Tc And Ec Jack Vatican Vatican City Indulgences Roman Catholicism Tetzel Vatican Obelisk
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This print takes us back to the Renaissance era, showcasing the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The image, captured around 1930 by Anderson, offers a mesmerizing view of this magnificent church, considered one of the holiest Catholic shrines. Standing proudly in the foreground is the ancient Vatican Obelisk, dating all the way back to the 13th century BC. Its presence adds an intriguing contrast between ancient Egyptian history and Christian faith. The photograph also sheds light on an interesting historical figure - Johann Tetzel. A German Dominican friar and preacher from the late 15th to early 16th century, Tetzel was known for granting indulgences on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church in exchange for monetary contributions. Indulgences were believed to reduce punishment for sins after death. Elizabeth O'Neill's book "The World's Story" provides further context to this remarkable image. It serves as a simple history lesson for young readers about important events and figures throughout time. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are transported not only through space but also through centuries of architectural brilliance and religious devotion that continue to inspire millions who visit St. Peter's Basilica today.
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