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John, King of Saxony, 1854. Creator: Unknown
John, King of Saxony, 1854. Portrait of King Johann during whose reign Saxony became a part of the German Empire. The bulk of the population of Saxony are Protestant; while the Court professes the Roman Catholic religion. Not content with a negative antagonism to the faith of the people, Duke John always distinguished himself as a violent, and even a bigoted, partisan of the ultra-pretensions of the Roman Catholic Church...if he gives rein to his ultra-Catholic tendencies, and joins in the effort of the Court of Rome to extend its spiritual dominion, as it has done in Baden and Bavaria - he will, in all [probability], perpetuate towards himself, as King, the sentiments of hatred which were so liberally bestowed on him as heir-presumptive'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This 19th century black and white portrait depicts John, King of Saxony, also known as Johann Nepomuk Maria Joseph Anton Xaver Vincent Aloysius Franz de Paula Stanislaus Bernhard Paul Feliz, born in 1801. During his reign from 1854 to 1873, Saxony became a part of the German Empire. However, his relationship with the predominantly Protestant population of Saxony was strained due to his strong Roman Catholic beliefs. The text accompanying this engraving from the "Illustrated London News" of 1854 expresses concerns about the potential conflict between the King's Catholic faith and the religious beliefs of the majority of his subjects. The author notes that while the royal court adhered to Catholicism, the population of Saxony was largely Protestant. The text further criticizes the Duke for his aggressive promotion of Catholicism, which could potentially fuel hatred towards him as monarch. The image captures the regal presence of John of Saxony, dressed in formal attire, with a serious expression on his face. The background is plain, drawing the focus to the subject's face and attire. This historic portrait offers a glimpse into the complex religious dynamics of 19th century Europe and the potential for conflict between monarchs and their subjects based on religious differences.
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