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Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681
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Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681
1575338 Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681 by Hooghe, Romeyn de (1636-97) (after); (add.info.: Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681. By Romeyn de Hooghe, 1645-1708, artist. Print shows scene in a bawdy house of pleasure frequented by Father Petre and other Jesuits where they mingle and dine with such figures as: Wantonness, Avarice, Sloth, Fury, and Vanity. Priests engage in lascivious acts and steal money from a dying person, a Protestant minister is driven away from the door, a fox delivers a sermon from a pulpit, and Jesuits help themselves to treasures in India.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1680s 7 Deadly Sins Avarice Fury Jesuit Pretension Pride Propaganda Proud Proudness Seven Deadly Sins Sloth Vanity Britisch Britisch Deadly Sins Dutch Netherlands Emotions Feeling Hollander Hollanders Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Religious Orders Religious Role Romeyn De Hooghe The Netherland Wantonness
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The print titled "Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681" by Romeyn de Hooghe captures a provocative scene set in a bawdy house of pleasure. In this artwork, Father Petre and other Jesuits are depicted mingling and dining with various sinful figures such as Wantonness, Avarice, Sloth, Fury, and Vanity. The priests engage in lascivious acts while also shamelessly stealing money from a dying individual. Meanwhile, a Protestant minister is driven away from the door, symbolizing religious exclusion. This thought-provoking image showcases the hypocrisy and corruption within religious orders during that era. It serves as both an indictment of the clergy's immoral behavior and an exposé on their abuse of power. Additionally, the presence of a fox delivering a sermon from a pulpit highlights deceitful tactics employed to manipulate believers. Through intricate details and symbolism, Romeyn de Hooghe masterfully portrays the seven deadly sins intertwined with religious themes. This powerful visual commentary sheds light on issues surrounding pride, pretension, vanity within European society at that time. The print not only reflects upon historical events but also raises questions about human nature and morality that remain relevant today. Its impact lies in its ability to provoke contemplation about religion's role in society while challenging viewers to critically examine their own beliefs and values.
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