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Frontispiece from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
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Frontispiece from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615777 Frontispiece from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) showing the author dreaming of the pilgrim Christian burdened with the knowledge of his sins as he journeys from the City of Destruction (Earthly world) to the Celestial City (Heaven) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bunyans 1678 Christian allegory about a mans journey to the Celestial City and the trials he endures on route.); Photo eAF Fotografie; out of copyright
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This print captures the essence of John Bunyan's timeless masterpiece, "The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to That Which Is To Come". Created by an unknown artist in the 17th century, this frontispiece depicts the author himself, lost in a dream-like state, envisioning the arduous journey of Christian, burdened with the weight of his sins. Intricately detailed and richly symbolic, this woodcut illustration showcases Christian's pilgrimage from the City of Destruction (representing our earthly world) to the Celestial City (symbolizing Heaven). As he embarks on this spiritual odyssey, he encounters various trials and tribulations that test his faith and resolve. The image portrays Christian as a vulnerable everyman character who carries a heavy load upon his back. The lion at his side represents courage and strength amidst adversity. In this dream sequence, Bunyan masterfully weaves together themes of morality, ethics, fallen man's struggle for redemption, and eternal life. This historic artwork not only serves as a visual representation of Bunyan's profound allegory but also offers insight into 17th-century religious literature. It invites viewers to delve into the depths of their own spiritual journeys while contemplating universal human experiences such as sinfulness and salvation. Preserved in a private collection and now made available through Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images' eAF Fotografie division; this print stands as a testament to both artistic craftsmanship and literary genius.
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