Fine Art Print : Pagans & Puritans
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Pagans & Puritans
Two Elizabethan Pagan dandies, hand in hand with a young woman gaily dressed in pink, are berated by Puritans for spurning the church for frivolity and licentiousness.
16th century
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Media ID 14294436
© The Mullan Collection / Mary Evans
Dandies Dressed Elizabethan Homosexual Pagan Protestantism Puritans Sinful Sinners Frivolity Gaily Licentiousness Pagans
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from The Mullan Collection, available at Media Storehouse. Witness the intriguing scene of Pagans & Puritans, an enchanting 16th-century image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Two Elizabethan pagan dandies, arm in arm with a young woman in radiant pink, are confronted by stern Puritans, who chastise them for their rejection of the church in favor of frivolity and licentiousness. This captivating print invites you to explore the complexities of religious and societal norms during the Elizabethan era. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 evocative 16th century image from The Mullan Collection, two Elizabethan pagan dandies, dressed in fine silks and adorned with exotic accessories, are seen hand in hand with a young woman, radiantly attired in pink, as they are berated by stern-faced Puritans. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of a bustling marketplace, with onlookers peering curiously at the unfolding drama. The pagan dandies, with their long flowing hair and flamboyant attire, represent a rejection of the rigid moral codes and religious orthodoxy of the Puritan movement. Their embrace of the pagan past and their flirtation with sin and frivolity were seen as a threat to the emerging Protestant order. The young woman, with her bright pink dress and carefree demeanor, is a symbol of the joy and vitality that the pagan dandies cherish, but which the Puritans condemn. The Puritans, with their somber clothing and serious expressions, embody the stern, unyielding spirit of the Protestant Reformation. They stand in stark contrast to the pagan dandies and their companion, highlighting the deep divisions that existed between different religious and cultural factions during the Elizabethan era. This powerful image captures the tension and conflict that marked the religious landscape of 16th century England. It serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between faith, culture, and individual expression during a time of great social and political upheaval. The pagan dandies and the Puritans, with their contrasting beliefs and values, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex history of the Elizabethan period.
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