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St Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century Spanish soldier and founder of the Jesuits, 1617-1618. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
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St Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century Spanish soldier and founder of the Jesuits, 1617-1618. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
St Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century Spanish soldier and founder of the Jesuits, 1617-1618. Inigo Lopez de Loyola (1491-1556) founded the Society of Jesus together with 6 others at St Marys Church, Montmartre, Paris, in 1534. The society, which came to be known as the Jesuits, was established with the mission to enter upon hospital and missionary work in Jerusalem, or to go without questioning wherever the pope might direct. The Society of Jesus gained papal approval in 1540, and went on to become a highly organised teaching and missionary society which was at the forefront of the Counter-Reformation. St Ignatius was canonised in 1622. From the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
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This print showcases St Ignatius of Loyola, a prominent figure in 16th-century Spanish history. Born Inigo Lopez de Loyola in 1491, he initially served as a soldier before undergoing a profound spiritual transformation. He went on to establish the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, along with six others at St Mary's Church in Montmartre, Paris in 1534. Peter Paul Rubens skillfully captures the essence of this influential figure through his masterful brushstrokes. The portrait exudes an air of wisdom and determination that reflects St Ignatius' commitment to his mission. As founder of the Jesuits, he dedicated himself to hospital and missionary work in Jerusalem and willingly followed any direction given by the Pope. The Society gained papal approval in 1540 and became renowned for its organizational prowess within teaching and missionary endeavors during the Counter-Reformation period. St Ignatius' canonization took place posthumously in 1622, solidifying his status as a saint within Roman Catholicism. Displayed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, this painting serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a testament to religious devotion. It offers viewers an opportunity to delve into Spain's rich cultural heritage while contemplating St Ignatius' significant contributions to Christianity. Through this print by Peter Paul Rubens, we are reminded of St Ignatius' unwavering faith and enduring legacy that continues to inspire believers worldwide.
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