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Sacerdotal Amusements; or, the Priest in His Leisure Hours (engraving)
7172236 Sacerdotal Amusements; or, the Priest in His Leisure Hours (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacerdotal Amusements; or, the Priest in His Leisure Hours. Illustration from Cruikshanks Humorous Illustrations of the Unknown Tongues: or, a Peep at the Religious Impostors of 1832 and 1833 (William Strange, George Cowie and G Purkess (London, 1833).); © Look and Learn
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of historical charm to your walls with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints featuring the engraving "Sacerdotal Amusements; or, the Priest in His Leisure Hours" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating work, originally created after Isaac Cruikshank's design, offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing a priest engaged in leisurely activities. Add this beautiful piece of art to your home or office to inspire reflection and conversation. Each print is of museum-quality and is carefully printed on durable, archival paper to ensure longevity and vibrant colors. Order now and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The engraving titled "Sacerdotal Amusements; or, the Priest in His Leisure Hours" captures a satirical scene from the 19th century. Created by Isaac Cruikshank and part of his Humorous Illustrations series, this print offers a glimpse into the world of religious impostors during the early 1800s. In this comical artwork, we see a group of priests engaged in an unexpected pastime - playing cricket. Dressed in their clerical robes and collars, these clergy members take to the field with enthusiasm. The cricket ground is filled with laughter and merriment as they enjoy their leisure time away from their religious duties. Amidst all the fun, however, there is a twist. In one corner of the image stands a devilish figure observing the game with mischievous intent. This inclusion adds an element of satire to the scene, perhaps suggesting that even those dedicated to spiritual matters can succumb to worldly temptations. Through this lighthearted caricature, Cruikshank invites us to reflect on human nature and our ability to find enjoyment outside our expected roles and responsibilities. It serves as both entertainment and commentary on society's perception of religious figures at that time. This intriguing engraving provides not only amusement but also insight into historical attitudes towards religion and leisure activities during the 19th century.
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