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Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
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Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Flagellant, 16th century. Flagellants were members of a sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, founded in c1260. They whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain Gods mercy and to appease his wrath for the sins of mankind. During times of Plague they would process through the streets. The movement reached the peak of its popularity during the Black Death in the late 1340s. Although the Church initially tolerated the flagellants, alarmed by the spread of the movement, Pope Clement VI condemned them as heretics in a bull issued in 1349
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This print by Jost Amman depicts a flagellant from the 16th century, shedding light on an intriguing and controversial religious sect known as the Brothers of the Cross. These devout individuals believed that whipping themselves until blood flowed was a means to obtain God's mercy and appease his wrath for mankind's sins. During times of plague, such as the devastating Black Death in the late 1340s, these flagellants would process through the streets. Initially tolerated by the Church, their movement gained immense popularity during this period of epidemic despair. However, alarmed by its rapid spread, Pope Clement VI condemned them as heretics in 1349. Amman's woodcut artistry brings forth vivid imagery of pain and devotion within this medieval context. The color palette chosen adds depth to this portrayal of religious fanaticism amidst a backdrop of suffering caused by disease. This print serves as a powerful reminder of how belief systems can manifest in extreme practices during times of crisis. It offers us a glimpse into an era where faith intertwined with health concerns and societal unrest. Through Amman's lens, we witness one man’s dedication to his Christian beliefs despite enduring physical torment. As we contemplate this image today, it prompts reflection on historical events shaped by religion and fervent devotion while reminding us that human responses to adversity can take various forms throughout different centuries and cultures.
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