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A Martyr Of The 16th Century - Johanna Van Santhoven, 1883. Creator: Willem Geets
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A Martyr Of The 16th Century - Johanna Van Santhoven, 1883. Creator: Willem Geets
A Martyr Of The 16th Century - Johanna Van Santhoven, 1883. [Johanna Van Santhoven, a Protestant, Led Out to be Buried Alive]
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Alter Artistic Style Belgian Birmingham Museum And Art Gallery Birmingham Museum Art Gallery Birmingham Museums And Art Gallery Birmingham Museums Trust Buried Candle Candles Catholics Churchman Clergyman Cleric Clerics Condemnation Condemned Crowds Death Sentence Dramatic Hunchback Martyr Martyrdom Pre Raphaelite Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Priest Priests Prisoner Protestant Protestantism Protestants Punishing Punishment Reformation Buried Alive Roman Catholicism
A Martyr of the 16th Century - Johanna Van Santhoven, 1883
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful and haunting print captured by Willem Geets. This artwork portrays the tragic fate of Johanna Van Santhoven, a Protestant woman condemned to be buried alive during the religious turmoil of the 16th century. Geets masterfully depicts this dramatic scene with his pre-Raphaelite style, emphasizing every detail to evoke deep emotions within viewers. The image showcases an altar adorned with candles that cast an eerie glow on the faces in the crowd gathered around it. Among them stands Johanna herself, her face filled with both fear and determination as she prepares to face her unjust death sentence. The composition skillfully captures not only Johanna's plight but also highlights other significant elements such as a hunchbacked man representing societal prejudice and oppression. The presence of children in the crowd further emphasizes the gravity of this event and its impact on future generations. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of religious persecution during that era, where Protestants faced condemnation for their beliefs under Roman Catholic rule. Geets' portrayal immortalizes Johanna's bravery while shedding light on historical events that shaped our world today. Displayed at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, this piece from Willem Geets continues to captivate audiences with its profound storytelling ability and artistic brilliance.
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