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Flagellants of Coimbra
The Jesuits of Coimbra, Portugal, notorious for their high life-style, do public penance for their sins, flagellating themselves through the streets. Date: circa 1560
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1560 Coimbra Flagellants Jesuits Notorious Penance Portugal Sins Flagellating
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Flagellants of Coimbra" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, an evocative image brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph transports us back to 16th-century Portugal, where the renowned Jesuits of Coimbra, known for their extravagant lifestyles, are seen publicly atoning for their sins. Witness the intensity and devotion as these penitents flagellate themselves through the streets, a striking reminder of the deep spiritual convictions of the time. Adorn your walls with this intriguing piece of history, and let the story of the Flagellants of Coimbra ignite your imagination.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the intense devotion and self-flagellation of the Flagellants of Coimbra, a notorious group of penitents in Portugal during the late 16th century. The Flagellants, who were primarily members of the Jesuit order, were known for their extravagant lifestyles, which led many to seek public penance as a means of atoning for their sins. The scene depicted in this photograph is believed to have taken place in the ancient university city of Coimbra, Portugal, around the year 1560. The Flagellants, dressed in simple robes and wearing hoods to conceal their identities, can be seen flagellating themselves with various instruments of penance, including whips and scourges. Some of the penitents are shown kneeling in prayer, while others are in various stages of self-flagellation, their faces contorted in pain and devotion. The act of public penance was a common practice during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, particularly among religious orders. The Flagellants of Coimbra were part of a larger movement of penitential brotherhoods that emerged in response to the perceived moral decay of European society during this time. However, their high-profile public displays of penance also drew criticism from some quarters, with detractors accusing them of seeking attention and even of faking their penance for personal gain. Despite the controversy surrounding their practices, the Flagellants of Coimbra remained a powerful and influential presence in Portuguese society for many years. Their dedication to self-flagellation and penance was seen by some as a sign of deep spiritual commitment, while others viewed it as a dangerous and even heretical practice. Regardless of one's perspective, this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often contradictory world of religious devotion during the late Renaissance period in Portugal.
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