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Papal Invasion Uk 1852
PAPAL INVASION OF ENGLAND - the Catholic Church is depicted letting loose a swarm of monks, whose purpose is to lure honest Englishmen into the arms of the Scarlet Woman
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1852 Catholicism Depicted Englishmen Honest Invasion Letting Loose Lure Monks Papal Purpose Scarlet Swarm
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.4cm x 23.7cm (6.1" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, titled "Papal Invasion Uk 1852," offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious tensions and anxieties of 19th-century England. The print depicts a papal invasion, with the Catholic Church depicted as letting loose a swarm of monks, whose purpose is to lure honest Englishmen into the arms of the Scarlet Woman. The background of the print shows a large crowd of people, some wearing religious garb, gathered on the shores of England, as a fleet of ships approaches from the sea. At the helm of the lead ship stands a figure dressed as the Pope, raising his hand in blessing as a flock of monks, clad in brown robes, take to the air, soaring towards the English coast. The monks are depicted as sinister figures, their faces twisted in expressions of mischief and cunning, as they spread their wings and fly towards their unsuspecting prey. The Englishmen below, dressed in traditional clothing of the time, are shown looking up in surprise and alarm, some with expressions of fear, others with looks of curiosity. The image of the "Papal Invasion" was a common theme in anti-Catholic propaganda during the 19th century, reflecting the deep-seated fears and mistrust of the Catholic Church that persisted in Protestant England. The use of the Scarlet Woman as a symbol of the Church, and the depiction of monks as seducers, reflects the Protestant belief that the Catholic Church was a corrupt and deceitful institution, intent on luring the faithful away from the true path of salvation. Despite the provocative nature of the image, it remains an important historical document, shedding light on the complex religious landscape of 19th-century England and the deep-seated tensions that existed between the various Christian denominations.
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