Photographic Print : Satire on Religious Art
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Satire on Religious Art
A satire on the literal nature of religious art, with St Anthony preaching to the fishes lampooned
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Media ID 4349555
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10186920
1821 Anthony Comments Crucifix Fishes Habit Lampooned Literal Mermaid Monsters Preaching Satire Satirical
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating 'Satire on Religious Art' print from Media Storehouse, featuring the whimsical work of Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful satire playfully challenges the conventional nature of religious art, as St. Anthony is depicted preaching to an amused school of fish. Add a touch of humor and intrigue to your home or office decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece. Order now and bring a fresh perspective to your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 26.1cm (14" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical print from 1821 titled "Satire on Religious Art" is a humorous take on the literal nature of religious artwork. In this scene, we see St Anthony preaching to a group of fishes, including a mermaid and other fantastical sea creatures. The artist has cleverly lampooned the traditional depiction of saints in religious art by placing St Anthony in an absurd situation.
The exaggerated expressions on the faces of the fishes and monsters add to the comedic effect of the satire. It's clear that this piece was meant to poke fun at the seriousness with which religious subjects were often portrayed in art during this time period.
Through this work, the artist invites viewers to question the conventions of religious art and consider how these depictions may be interpreted in a more lighthearted or even nonsensical way. By blending elements of history, satire, and fantasy, this print challenges our expectations and encourages us to think outside the box when it comes to interpreting religious imagery.
Overall, "Satire on Religious Art" is a thought-provoking piece that offers a fresh perspective on traditional themes. Its whimsical approach reminds us not to take things too seriously and encourages us to find humor in unexpected places.
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