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Jigsaw Puzzle : St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
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St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Depiction of Ethelbert, king of Kent, dressed as a Germanic warrior, looking down towards St Augustine and his entourage of monks. Queen Bertha is at Ethelberts knee, supporting Augustines message. Augustine (died 604 AD) landed on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent in 597. Ethelbert (c560-614) converted to Christianity shortly afterwards, the first English king to do so. [John Tallis & Company, London & New York]
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Discover the rich history of England with our captivating St. Augustine Before Ethelbert jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an exquisite mid-19th century illustration by Henry Lemon from Heritage Images, this puzzle brings to life the legendary encounter between St. Augustine, the missionary sent by Pope Gregory I to convert the Anglo-Saxons, and King Ethelbert of Kent. Witness the intriguing moment as Ethelbert, dressed as a Germanic warrior, gazes intently towards St. Augustine and his monks. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of this stunning puzzle, perfect for history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Engage your mind and transport yourself back in time with this intriguing piece of history.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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St. Augustine Before Ethelbert - A Historic Encounter of Faith and Royalty
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. In this mid-19th-century print by Henry Lemon, we are transported back in time to witness a significant moment in British history. The scene depicts the meeting between St. Augustine of Canterbury and King Ethelbert of Kent, forever changing the religious landscape of England. Dressed as a formidable Germanic warrior, King Ethelbert gazes down upon St. Augustine and his entourage of monks with an air of curiosity and intrigue. At his knee stands Queen Bertha, offering her unwavering support for Augustines' message. It was on the Isle of Thanet in east Kent that Augustine first set foot in 597 AD, embarking on a mission to bring Christianity to these shores. Remarkably, shortly after their encounter, King Ethelbert became the first English king to convert to Christianity. The engraving beautifully captures the tension between pagan traditions and the burgeoning Christian faith within Anglo-Saxon society. It serves as a testament to both Augustines' persuasive abilities as a missionary and King Ethelbert's open-mindedness towards embracing new beliefs. This historic meeting paved the way for centuries of Christian influence across Britain and solidified Canterbury's position as an ecclesiastical center. Through this powerful image, we glimpse into a pivotal moment where religion intersected with monarchy—a turning point that shaped not only England but also its future relationship with faith.
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