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Testis Ovat, Titus Oates in the pillory, 17th century (c1905)
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Testis Ovat, Titus Oates in the pillory, 17th century (c1905)
Testis Ovat, Titus Oates in the pillory, 17th century (c1905). Testis Ovat is an anagram of Oates name. An Anglican priest, he made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, which was a plot against the government. He was condemned by Judge Jeffreys to imprisonment for life. In addition it was ordered that he would stand annually in the pillory at particular spots, and every May, to be flogged from Aldgate to Newgate. Under William III he was released and pensioned. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905). (Colorised black and white print)
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Arnold Arnold Wright Colorised Colourised Criminal Humiliated Humiliation Liar Oates Philip Philip Smith Pillory Priest Punishment Ridicule Smith Titus Titus Oates Wright Perjurer
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This colorized print captures the infamous moment when Titus Oates, an Anglican priest, found himself in the pillory during the 17th century. The title of the artwork, "Testis Ovat" cleverly alludes to an anagram of his name. Oates was responsible for fabricating a fictitious conspiracy known as the Popish Plot in 1678, which aimed to undermine the government. His deceitful actions led Judge Jeffreys to sentence him to lifelong imprisonment. As part of his punishment, it was decreed that Oates would annually endure public humiliation by standing in the pillory at designated locations. Furthermore, every May he would be subjected to flogging from Aldgate to Newgate. This portrait is taken from "Parliament Past and Present" by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, published around 1905. The image portrays a man marked by disgrace and shame; a criminal who abused his position within religion for personal gain. Through this caricature-like representation, we witness society's condemnation of Oates as a liar and perjurer. The satire inherent in this illustration serves as a reminder of the consequences faced by those who manipulate truth for their own ends. Ultimately released under William III's reign with a pension granted, Titus Oates' story remains one that exemplifies both religious corruption and justice served. This colorized rendition breathes new life into history while preserving its original black-and-white essence – allowing us to reflect on past events through a contemporary lens without commercial intent or association with any specific company or brand.
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