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Saint Peter receiving the nobility, from the Wenhaston Doom, c. 1500-20 (painted wood)
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Saint Peter receiving the nobility, from the Wenhaston Doom, c. 1500-20 (painted wood)
MFI271188 Saint Peter receiving the nobility, from the Wenhaston Doom, c.1500-20 (painted wood) by English School, (16th century); St. Peters Church, Wenhaston, Suffolk, UK; (add.info.: pre-Reformation; panel painting depicting the Last Day of Judgement; Tudor; late medieval; Christian; Suffolk; East Anglia; ); eMark Fiennes Archive; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22949724
© Mark Fiennes Archive / Bridgeman Images
1500 1520 Bishop Ecclesiastical Dress Humble Late Medieval Mitre Panel Souls Vulnerable Pre Reformation
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This print captures the essence of a remarkable panel painting known as "Saint Peter receiving the nobility, from the Wenhaston Doom". Created by an unknown English artist in the 16th century, this painted wood artwork is housed within St. Peter's Church in Wenhaston, Suffolk, UK. Depicting the Last Day of Judgement during the late medieval period, this piece showcases Saint Peter adorned in his episcopal regalia and ecclesiastical dress. With a humble yet powerful presence, he stands at the forefront while souls from all walks of life approach him. The aristocracy kneels before him with their heads crowned, symbolizing their privileged status. What makes this painting truly intriguing is its portrayal of vulnerability and nudity amidst such high society. The male figures are depicted without clothing or any form of protection - stripped down to their most basic state. This stark contrast between power and nakedness emphasizes our shared humanity and reminds us that even those deemed important can be humbled before divine judgment. The intricate details on display here showcase both artistic skill and religious symbolism. From Saint Peter's key representing his role as gatekeeper to heaven to the menacing jaws of hell lurking below, every element tells a story within this Tudor-era masterpiece. Through Mark Fiennes' lens, we are granted a glimpse into a pre-Reformation era where faith intertwined with societal hierarchies. This print serves as a testament to both historical significance and artistic beauty – capturing an extraordinary moment frozen in
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