The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49)

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The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49)

XJF105820 The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49) on Market Hill in Cambridge in 1557, from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Media ID 12738152

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Banners Bell Bloody Mary Bones Coffins Exhumed Foxes Book Of Martyrs Parade Persecution Stake Torches

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the burning of the remains of Martin Bucer and Paul Fagius on Market Hill in Cambridge in 1557. The woodcut, featured in John Foxe's renowned Acts and Monuments, captures the solemnity and intensity of this event. The image portrays a grand procession filled with symbolism and emotion. Coffins adorned with banners are carried through the crowd as torches illuminate their path. The atmosphere is heavy with persecution, as these Protestant divines were exhumed from their graves to be burned at the stake during Queen Mary I's reign. Intriguingly, this ritualistic ceremony serves not only as an act of protest but also as a testament to religious strife during Tudor times. The presence of books suggests that these men were targeted for their beliefs, further emphasizing the power struggle between Catholicism and Protestantism. The composition skillfully captures both the chaos and order within this scene. A bell tolls ominously overhead while onlookers gather around, witnessing this brutal display sanctioned by Bloody Mary's regime. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we are reminded of the courage displayed by those who fought for religious freedom amidst adversity. This powerful image invites us to reflect on our own values while paying homage to those who sacrificed everything for theirs.

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