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Joanna Southcott, An Extraordinary Fanatic, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
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Joanna Southcott, An Extraordinary Fanatic, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Joanna Southcott, An Extraordinary Fanatic, 1822. Portrait of Joanna Southcott (c1750-1814) English mystic and religious fanatic. Southcott believed herself to be the woman described in Revelations 12 in the Bible. She announced she would give birth to second Prince of Peace on 19 October 1814. Southcott died of a brain tumour in December of that year. From " Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation", Vol. III, by Henry Wilson. [J. Robins and Co. Albion Press, London, 1821]
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Joanna Southcott, an extraordinary fanatic of the early 19th century. Painted by Robert Cooper in 1822, this portrait depicts Southcott as a woman deeply immersed in her religious beliefs and mystical prophecies. Joanna Southcott firmly believed that she was the woman described in Revelations 12 of the Bible. She boldly announced that she would give birth to the second Prince of Peace on October 19,1814. However, tragedy struck when she succumbed to a brain tumor just months after making this proclamation. Dressed in traditional attire with a bonnet atop her head, Southcott's expression reveals both determination and vulnerability. Her eyes seem to hold secrets from another realm while her hands clutch a book symbolizing her deep connection to Christianity. This image not only portrays Joanna Southcott but also serves as a window into the complexities of mental illness during this period. While some may view her as delusional or fanatical, others see an individual driven by profound faith and conviction. Robert Cooper's engraving beautifully captures both the physical appearance and spiritual essence of this remarkable woman. Preserved within these monochrome lines is a testament to Joanna Southcott's enduring legacy as one of Britain's most intriguing religious figures.
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