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The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around 1560. Engraving from 1845 in "
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The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around 1560. Engraving from 1845 in "
XEE4136641 The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around 1560. Engraving from 1845 in " The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day" by Adolphe Boucher, drawing by Theophile Fragonard (1806 - 1876). Private collection. by Fragonard, Theophile Evariste (1806-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around 1560. Engraving from 1845 in " The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day" by Adolphe Boucher, drawing by Theophile Fragonard (1806 - 1876). Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti
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This print captures a moment of intense religious fervor in Coimbra, Portugal around 1560. The image depicts the flagellants of Coimbre, specifically the Jesuites, engaging in public penance for their sins by subjecting themselves to flogging. Engraved in 1845 and featured in "The dramatic and picturesque history of the Jesuites from the foundation of the order to the present day" by Adolphe Boucher, this artwork is a testament to both historical events and artistic talent. Drawn by Theophile Fragonard, this engraving showcases a procession filled with regretful individuals seeking redemption through physical punishment. The sight is both shocking and thought-provoking as it portrays an extreme form of devotion practiced during that era. The scene highlights not only the violence inflicted upon oneself but also traditional customs deeply rooted within Portuguese society. It offers insight into religious orders' role at that time and their influence on people's lives. Stefano Bianchetti's private collection houses this remarkable piece which serves as a reminder of past practices while sparking contemplation about religion, faith, and human nature itself. Through this powerful image, viewers are transported back to an era where self-inflicted pain was seen as a means to seek forgiveness from God. It prompts reflection on how beliefs shape our actions and reminds us of the diverse ways people express their spirituality throughout history.
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