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Indulgences [Trenkwald]

The German Dominican Johann TETZEL [1460-1519] selling indulgences in a German market square

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1460 1517 1519 Catholicism Dominican Indulgences Johann Selling Tetzel

14"x11" Photo Print

Introducing the captivating "Indulgences [Trenkwald]" print from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to a German market square in the late 15th century. Here, the renowned Dominican friar, Johann Tetzel (1460-1519), is depicted selling indulgences with unwavering determination. This powerful and thought-provoking photograph offers a unique glimpse into the historical context of the indulgences controversy that played a pivotal role in the lead up to the Protestant Reformation. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the controversial scene of Johann Tetzel, a German Dominican friar, selling indulgences in a bustling market square during the early 16th century. The year was 1517, and the Catholic Church's practice of granting indulgences, or forgiveness of sins, was a subject of intense debate and controversy. Tetzel, with a confident and persuasive demeanor, is shown extolling the benefits of these indulgences to a rapt audience, as he holds up a model of Purgatory, symbolizing the place where the souls of the deceased undergo purification before entering Heaven. Indulgences were sold as a means to reduce or even eliminate the time spent in Purgatory for those who had committed sins, and the proceeds were used to fund the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. However, critics argued that the sale of indulgences was a corrupt practice, as it allowed the wealthy to buy their way into Heaven while the poor were left to suffer in Purgatory. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and commerce during the late Middle Ages. The image also serves as a testament to the power of persuasive speech and the ability of charismatic figures like Tetzel to sway public opinion and shape religious practices. The scene depicted in this photograph is particularly significant as it marks the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, which was sparked in part by Martin Luther's vehement opposition to the sale of indulgences. Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, which he nailed to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517, challenged the Church's authority to grant indulgences and ignited a religious and political upheaval that would forever change the course of Western civilization.

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