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Bishops imprisoned in the Tower of London; Popish recusants disarmed, 1642 (etching)
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Bishops imprisoned in the Tower of London; Popish recusants disarmed, 1642 (etching)
3744611 Bishops imprisoned in the Tower of London; Popish recusants disarmed, 1642 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chronicle of the Civil War
Roman Catholic recusants refused to attend Anglican services ); Czech, out of copyright
Media ID 22543606
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Church Of England Civil War English Civil War Goverment Parliament Parliamentarian Recusancy Recusant Roman Catholic Royalist Stuart Popish
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The etching "Bishops imprisoned in the Tower of London; Popish recusants disarmed, 1642" by Wenceslaus Hollar captures a significant moment during the English Civil War. In this powerful image, we witness the suppression of Roman Catholic recusants and the imprisonment of bishops. During this tumultuous period, tensions ran high between Anglicans and Catholics. The Roman Catholic recusants were individuals who refused to attend Anglican services due to their loyalty to the Pope. As a result, they faced discrimination and persecution from the government. In this scene, we see several bishops confined within the Tower of London as a symbol of their punishment for their religious beliefs. Their confinement represents not only an attack on individual freedom but also an assault on religious liberty itself. Hollar's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical event to life. From the armor-clad figures disarming popish recusants to stacks of books representing knowledge and faith, every element contributes to conveying both political and religious undertones. This etching serves as a reminder of how religion can be used as a tool for control and oppression in times of political unrest. It invites us to reflect upon our own commitment to freedom of belief and tolerance in today's society while honoring those who fought against such injustices centuries ago.
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