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Poster Print : Coming out of church, London, c1815
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Coming out of church, London, c1815
Coming out of church, London, c1815; two church dignitaries, one on either side of a church door, hold an alms dish between them, preventing a rustic from leaving
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Media ID 15171502
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Clergyman Cleric Disgust Greed
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of 'Coming out of church, London, c1815.' This captivating image from Heritage Images transports you to the past, featuring two church dignitaries standing solemnly by a church door, holding an alms dish between them. Preventing a rustic from leaving, this scene offers a fascinating glimpse into historical religious customs. Adorn your walls with this beautiful and intriguing piece, a perfect addition to any home or office space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Coming out of church, London, c1815" captures a fascinating scene from 19th century England. In this image, two distinguished church dignitaries stand on either side of a grand church door, holding an alms dish between them. Their presence prevents a humble rustic from leaving the premises. The etching beautifully portrays the clash between religion and social hierarchy during that era. The color and detail in the artwork bring to life the concept of greed and hypocrisy within Christianity at the time. The clergymen's elaborate dress signifies their elevated status while contrasting with the simplicity of the rustic's attire. Located at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery in London, United Kingdom, this anonymous piece is an intriguing example of religious satire prevalent during the 19th century. It highlights society's disgust towards those who exploit their positions for personal gain rather than fulfilling their spiritual duties. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to a time when religion played a significant role in people's lives but was not immune to criticism or scrutiny. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder that even within sacred spaces like churches, human flaws can manifest themselves in unexpected ways.
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