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Canvas Print : Titus Oates (1649 - 1705), English perjurer, seen here in the pillory
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Titus Oates (1649 - 1705), English perjurer, seen here in the pillory
Titus Oates (1649 - 1705), English perjurer, seen here in the pillory, a punishment for fabricating the Popish Plot
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Media ID 20953405
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Crime Criminal Fabricated Liar Lying Oates Plot Popish Priest Punishment Perjury
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this historic image of Titus Oates (1649-1705) from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the infamous English perjurer as he endures the public humiliation of the pillory, an iconic symbol of 17th-century justice. Each print is meticulously crafted on high-quality canvas, bringing the intriguing details of history to life in your home or office. Experience the rich textures and vibrant colors that only a canvas print can offer. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and start a conversation about the intriguing tale of Titus Oates and the Popish Plot.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking image, Titus Oates, an Englishman born in 1649, stands defiantly in the pillory, a symbol of public shame and punishment for his egregious crime. Oates, a clergyman and former doctor, is most infamously known for his role in the "Popish Plot," a fabricated conspiracy that shook England in the late 17th century. The Popish Plot was a series of false accusations against Roman Catholic priests and Jesuits, who were alleged to be planning to assassinate King Charles II and overthrow the Protestant government. Oates, who claimed to have insider knowledge of the plot, brought his allegations to the attention of the authorities in 1678. The ensuing panic led to widespread arrests, trials, and executions of Catholics and suspected sympathizers. However, it soon became clear that Oates' claims were baseless. He had fabricated the entire plot, and his motivations remain unclear to this day. Some believe he sought personal gain or revenge, while others suggest he was driven by religious zealotry. Regardless of his reasons, the damage was done, and the Popish Plot caused widespread fear and mistrust, fueling anti-Catholic sentiment in England for years to come. Oates was eventually exposed as a liar, and in 1679, he was brought to trial and sentenced to stand in the pillory for three days and nights. The image of Oates in the pillory serves as a reminder of the destructive power of false accusations and the importance of truth and justice. Despite his attempts to sow discord and fear, Oates' legacy is one of infamy, and his name remains synonymous with perjury and deceit.
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