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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Two knights dispute whether the Immaculate Conception is true or not, and decide it with a joust : needless to say, the believer is the winner... Date: 16th century
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Conception Concepts Decide Dispute Immaculate Joust Knights Needless True Winner Believer
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In this 16th century print, two knights, clad in armor and mounted on horseback, engage in a heated dispute over the authenticity of the Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception is a fundamental doctrine in the Roman Catholic Church, which holds that the Virgin Mary was conceived in her mother's womb without original sin. The knight on the left, with a skeptical expression on his face, raises his sword, challenging the veracity of this belief. His opponent, a devout believer, stands firm on the right, his faith unwavering. The two engage in a joust, a medieval tournament event, to settle their disagreement once and for all. The crowd that has gathered around them watches with bated breath, their eyes fixed on the two knights as they charge towards each other. The ground shakes beneath their horses' hooves, and the air is filled with the clanging of steel and the thunderous roar of the crowd. As the two knights collide, their swords clash, sending sparks flying. But to the surprise of all, the believer emerges unscathed, his armor untouched. The skeptic, on the other hand, is left reeling, his armor dented and his pride bruised. The believer, triumphant, raises his sword high in victory, the crowd erupting in cheers. The Immaculate Conception, it seems, has been proven true once again. This print is a testament to the deep-rooted faith and the enduring debates that have shaped religious history.
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