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John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving)
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John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving)
537631 John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1862 (engraving); (add.info.: John Everett Millais (1829-1896) English artist and founder member of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Illustration for the poem The Bishop and the Knight published in The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1862. The Knight penitent before the Bishop who, on hearing his sin, refuses to shrive him. Engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38454062
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1862 Bishop Brotherhood Cornhill Cornwall Crozier Forgiveness Founder Hearing John Member Millais Mitre Penitent Published Refuses Repentance 1829 1896 Everett Pre Raphaelite
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This engraving captures the essence of John Everett Millais, a prominent English artist and founder member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In this illustration for the poem "The Bishop and the Knight" published in The Cornhill Magazine in 1862, we see a powerful scene unfold before our eyes.
The Knight, portrayed as penitent and remorseful, kneels before the Bishop seeking forgiveness for his sins. However, to his dismay, the Bishop refuses to grant him absolution upon hearing the gravity of his transgressions. The tension between repentance and rejection is palpable in this poignant moment captured by Millais.
Through intricate details and masterful composition, Millais brings to life a moral dilemma that resonates with viewers even today. The somber expressions on both characters' faces convey a sense of inner turmoil and conflict that adds depth to this narrative scene.
As one delves deeper into this engraving, one can't help but be drawn into the emotional complexity of the story unfolding before them. It serves as a reminder of human fallibility and the struggle for redemption in the face of sin.
Millais' skillful portrayal of this timeless theme cements his legacy as an artist who not only captured beauty but also delved into profound moral questions through his work.
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