Satire Papacy 1555 Etching Sheet 8 x 5 20. 3 12. 7 cm

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Satire Papacy 1555 Etching Sheet 8 x 5 20. 3 12. 7 cm

Artokoloro

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Media ID 14060062

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1555 1588 Danish Flensburg Hamburg Infant Large Group Reformation Represented Satire Turban Depictions Melchior Lorck Papacy Papal Tiara Three Heads

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Satire Papacy 1555 Etching" takes us back to the year 1555, during the immediate aftermath of the Reformation. Created by Melchior Lorck, a Danish artist from Flensburg, this piece showcases his talent for producing large group satirical depictions. The print measures 8 x 5 inches (20.3 x 12.7 cm) and is part of Artokoloro's collection. In this artwork, we are confronted with a harshly satirical portrayal of the Pope and his authority. The caricatured pope is represented with three heads; however, it is the middle head that catches our attention as it bears the papal tiara symbolizing power and supremacy within the Catholic Church. On his left side stands another figure wearing a turban, possibly representing an opposing religious or political force challenging papal dominance. What makes this etching even more intriguing is the presence of an infant in the composition who appears to be observing these powerful figures closely. This inclusion suggests that even at such a young age, individuals are exposed to contrasting ideologies and influences. Created by Melchior Lorck in Hamburg in 1588, this art piece serves as both social commentary and historical documentation of its time period. It invites viewers to reflect on religious conflicts and power struggles that shaped European society during one of its most transformative eras - leaving us captivated by its intricate details while pondering over its deeper meaning.

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