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Beeldenstorm 1566 Beeldestormery year 1568 Vlaenderen
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Beeldenstorm 1566 Beeldestormery year 1568 Vlaenderen
Beeldenstorm, 1566 The Beeldestormery in the year 1568 in Vlaenderen and Braband started and spread throughout the Netherlands in wynig Tyds (title on object), View in a church where the iconoclasm in full is going on. Statues of saints are brought down and smashed. In the middle, attempts to overthrow a crucifix on the altar, iconoclasm, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1679 - 1684, paper, etching, h 270 mm × w 347 mm
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1566 1679 1684 Crucifix Down Full Jan Luyken Middle Saints Spread Title Attempts Iconoclasm Mentioned Overthrow Smashed
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This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back to a tumultuous period in history - the Beeldenstorm of 1566 and its aftermath in Vlaenderen and Braband. The image captures the chaos unfolding within a church, where iconoclasm is rampant. Statues of saints, once revered symbols of devotion, are now being forcefully brought down and smashed. In the center of this scene, we witness an intense struggle to overthrow a crucifix on the altar itself. This act symbolizes not only the rejection of religious imagery but also represents a direct challenge to established authority. The fervor with which these actions are carried out is palpable, as if centuries-old beliefs are being shattered before our eyes. Created by Jan Luyken between 1679 and 1684, this etching on paper transports us to that pivotal moment in Dutch history when religious tensions boiled over into violent acts against sacred objects. Luyken's meticulous attention to detail brings every nuance of this chaotic scene to life. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we cannot help but reflect on how historical events shape our present reality. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly unbreakable traditions can be challenged and transformed during times of upheaval.
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