Author: Anne Dillon
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351917773
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
In May 1555, a broadsheet was produced in Rome depicting the torture and execution in London and York of the Carthusians of the Charterhouses of London, Axeholme, Beauvale and Sheen during the reign of Henry VIII. This single-page martyrology provides the basis for an in-depth exploration of several interconnected artistic, scientific and scholarly communities active in Rome in 1555 which are identified as having being involved in its production. Their work and concerns, which reflect their time and intellectual environment, are deeply embedded in the broadsheet, especially those occupying the groups and individuals who came to be known as Spirituali and in particular those associated with Cardinal Reginald Pole who is shown to have played a key role in its production. Following an examination of the text and a discussion of the narrative intentions of its producers a systematic analysis is made of the images. This reveals that the structure, content and intention of what, at first sight, seems to be nothing more than a confessionally charged Catholic image of the English Carthusian martyrs, typical of the genre of propaganda produced during the Reformation, is, astonishingly, dominated by the most celebrated name of the Italian Renaissance, the artist Michelangelo Buonarotti. Not only are there direct borrowings from two works by Michelangelo which had just been completed in Rome, The Conversion of St Paul and The Crucifixion of St Peter in the Pauline Chapel but many other of his works are deliberately cited by the broadsheet's producers. Through the use of a variety of artistic, scientific and historical approaches, the author makes a compelling case for the reasons for Michelangelo's presence in the broadsheet and his influence on its design and production. The book not only demonstrates Michelangelo's close relationship with notable Catholic reformers, but shows him to have been at the heart of the English Counter Reformation at its inception. This detailed analysis of the broadsheet also throws fresh light on the Marian religious policy in England in 1555, the influence of Spain and the broader preoccupations of the Counter Reformation papacy, while at the same time, enriching our understanding of martyrology across the confessional divide of the Reformation.
Michelangelo and the English Martyrs
Author: Anne Dillon
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351917773
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
In May 1555, a broadsheet was produced in Rome depicting the torture and execution in London and York of the Carthusians of the Charterhouses of London, Axeholme, Beauvale and Sheen during the reign of Henry VIII. This single-page martyrology provides the basis for an in-depth exploration of several interconnected artistic, scientific and scholarly communities active in Rome in 1555 which are identified as having being involved in its production. Their work and concerns, which reflect their time and intellectual environment, are deeply embedded in the broadsheet, especially those occupying the groups and individuals who came to be known as Spirituali and in particular those associated with Cardinal Reginald Pole who is shown to have played a key role in its production. Following an examination of the text and a discussion of the narrative intentions of its producers a systematic analysis is made of the images. This reveals that the structure, content and intention of what, at first sight, seems to be nothing more than a confessionally charged Catholic image of the English Carthusian martyrs, typical of the genre of propaganda produced during the Reformation, is, astonishingly, dominated by the most celebrated name of the Italian Renaissance, the artist Michelangelo Buonarotti. Not only are there direct borrowings from two works by Michelangelo which had just been completed in Rome, The Conversion of St Paul and The Crucifixion of St Peter in the Pauline Chapel but many other of his works are deliberately cited by the broadsheet's producers. Through the use of a variety of artistic, scientific and historical approaches, the author makes a compelling case for the reasons for Michelangelo's presence in the broadsheet and his influence on its design and production. The book not only demonstrates Michelangelo's close relationship with notable Catholic reformers, but shows him to have been at the heart of the English Counter Reformation at its inception. This detailed analysis of the broadsheet also throws fresh light on the Marian religious policy in England in 1555, the influence of Spain and the broader preoccupations of the Counter Reformation papacy, while at the same time, enriching our understanding of martyrology across the confessional divide of the Reformation.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351917773
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
In May 1555, a broadsheet was produced in Rome depicting the torture and execution in London and York of the Carthusians of the Charterhouses of London, Axeholme, Beauvale and Sheen during the reign of Henry VIII. This single-page martyrology provides the basis for an in-depth exploration of several interconnected artistic, scientific and scholarly communities active in Rome in 1555 which are identified as having being involved in its production. Their work and concerns, which reflect their time and intellectual environment, are deeply embedded in the broadsheet, especially those occupying the groups and individuals who came to be known as Spirituali and in particular those associated with Cardinal Reginald Pole who is shown to have played a key role in its production. Following an examination of the text and a discussion of the narrative intentions of its producers a systematic analysis is made of the images. This reveals that the structure, content and intention of what, at first sight, seems to be nothing more than a confessionally charged Catholic image of the English Carthusian martyrs, typical of the genre of propaganda produced during the Reformation, is, astonishingly, dominated by the most celebrated name of the Italian Renaissance, the artist Michelangelo Buonarotti. Not only are there direct borrowings from two works by Michelangelo which had just been completed in Rome, The Conversion of St Paul and The Crucifixion of St Peter in the Pauline Chapel but many other of his works are deliberately cited by the broadsheet's producers. Through the use of a variety of artistic, scientific and historical approaches, the author makes a compelling case for the reasons for Michelangelo's presence in the broadsheet and his influence on its design and production. The book not only demonstrates Michelangelo's close relationship with notable Catholic reformers, but shows him to have been at the heart of the English Counter Reformation at its inception. This detailed analysis of the broadsheet also throws fresh light on the Marian religious policy in England in 1555, the influence of Spain and the broader preoccupations of the Counter Reformation papacy, while at the same time, enriching our understanding of martyrology across the confessional divide of the Reformation.
Memorials of English Martyrs, who suffered during the period of Popish persecution; with some other pieces in verse
Author: John Haynes TOWNSEND
Publisher:
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Category : Christian martyrs
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian martyrs
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Lives of the English Martyrs: The martyrs declared Blessed, edited by Bede Camm. v. 1 Martyrs under Henry VIII.-v.2 Martyrs under Queen Elizabeth.-Series II. The martyrs declared Venerable, edited by Edwin Burton and John Pollen. v. 1 1583-1588
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Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Unpublished Documents Relating to the English Martyrs
Author: John Hungerford Pollen
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Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Lives of the English Martyrs Declared Blessed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 and 1895
Author: Bede Camm
Publisher:
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Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Vol. 1: Martyrs under Henry VIII. -- Vol. 2: Martyrs under Queen Elizabeth.
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Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Vol. 1: Martyrs under Henry VIII. -- Vol. 2: Martyrs under Queen Elizabeth.
The History of the English Martyrs, who Suffered Death for Opposing the Romish Religion, from the Reign of King Henry the IVth, 1400, to the End of the Reign of Queen Mary the Ist, who Dy'd 1558. Collected from Authentick Authors, Etc
Author: HISTORY.
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
A Book of English Martyrs
Author: E M (Ethel Mary) Wilmot-Buxton
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781018861012
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781018861012
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Lives of the English Martyrs Declared Blessed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 and 1895
Author: Bede Camm
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Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
The English Martyr from Reformation to Revolution
Author: Alice Dailey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780268026127
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dailey explores the development of English martyr literature through Reformation religious controversy in sixteenth and seventeenth century England.
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ISBN: 9780268026127
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dailey explores the development of English martyr literature through Reformation religious controversy in sixteenth and seventeenth century England.
Memorials of the English Martyrs
Author: Charles Benjamin Tayler
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Category : Christian martyrs
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian martyrs
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description