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Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest
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Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest
Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867. Date: 2018
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1. Title: "Diego Laynez (1512-1565) - Spanish Jesuit Priest and Theologian, Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus" This portrait depicts Diego Laynez, a significant figure in the 16th century Spanish Catholic Church. Born in 1512, Laynez was a Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian who rose to prominence within the Society of Jesus, serving as its Second Superior General. The intricately detailed illustration, created by Llanta using lithography, is taken from the historic work "Cronica General de Espana: Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias" published in Asturias and Leon in 1867. During the 16th century, the Spanish Empire, under the rule of Castile, was a dominant force in Europe. Laynez's life and work were shaped by this period, which saw the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and the consolidation of the Catholic Church. As a Jesuit, Laynez was part of a religious congregation founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534, dedicated to the pursuit of spiritual perfection and the spread of the Christian faith. Laynez is depicted here wearing the traditional Jesuit habit, which includes a simple white tunic and a black scapular with a white cord. The portrait's meticulous execution highlights the solemnity and piety of the subject, emphasizing his role as a spiritual leader and intellectual within the Jesuit Order. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the life of a pivotal figure in the history of the Catholic Church and European Christianity during the 16th century. The portrait's intricate details and historical significance make it an essential addition to any collection focusing on religious history, European history, or the history of the Jesuit Order.
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