Reforma protestante (1566)
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Reforma protestante (1566)
Reforma protestante (1566). Destruccin de obras de arte tras una pr dica de Calvino. Engraving
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Reforma Protestante (1566): The Destruction of Artworks Following a Sermon by Calvin This engraving, titled "Reforma Protestante (1566): The Destruction of Artworks Following a Sermon by Calvin," is a powerful visual representation of the religious upheaval that swept through Europe during the Protestant Reformation. The image captures the moment when Calvinist reformers, led by the French theologian John Calvin, destroyed works of art in the Church of St. Peter in Geneva, Switzerland. The scene is chaotic and intense. A crowd of men, women, and children, some brandishing hammers and axes, are seen tearing down statues and smashing stained glass windows. The faces of the protesters are filled with fervor and determination, reflecting their deep convictions about the need to purge the Church of its alleged idolatrous practices. The destruction of these artworks was a deliberate act of iconoclasm, a term used to describe the deliberate destruction of religious images. The Reformers believed that such images were idolatrous and that they detracted from the true worship of God. Calvin himself is depicted in the lower left corner of the image, delivering a sermon to the crowd, urging them on in their destructive endeavor. This engraving is a testament to the profound impact of the Protestant Reformation on European society. It illustrates the deep-rooted beliefs that drove the Reformers to challenge the established religious order and to seek a purer form of worship. The image also serves as a reminder of the often violent and divisive consequences of religious change, and the enduring power of ideas to shape history.
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