Inquisition. Holy Office in Flanders. 16th-17th century. Eng

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Inquisition. Holy Office in Flanders. 16th-17th century. Eng

Inquisition. Holy Office in Flanders. 16th-17th century. Engraving by 19th century. Colored

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Clergy Dominican Episode Flanders Heresy Heretic Inquisition Interrogate Interrogation Judge Judgement Judges Judgment Mind Monk Office Orden Question Questioning

EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving depicts an episode from the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Flanders during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Inquisition was a tribunal established by the Catholic Church to investigate, prosecute, and punish those accused of heresy. In this image, we witness an interrogation scene, with a Dominican monk acting as the inquisitor and a heretic undergoing questioning. The monk, stern-faced and clad in his religious habit, holds an interrogatory in one hand, while the heretic, with a look of fear and despair, covers his head with a hood. The scene takes place in a dimly lit room, with other clergy members and judges present, observing the proceedings. The atmosphere is tense, as the fate of the heretic hangs in the balance. The intricate details of the engraving transport us back to a time when the mindset of the modern age was still taking shape in Europe. The Inquisition, a controversial and often brutal chapter in history, is a stark reminder of the power and influence of the Church during this period. The use of color in this 19th-century engraving adds depth and richness to the image, making it a fascinating and evocative glimpse into the past.

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