John Skelton - Woodcut - ROD
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John Skelton - Woodcut - ROD
John Skelton (?1460 - 1529) - English poet and clergyman, known for his caustic satire
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Clergyman Preaching Pulpit Satire Skelton Woodcut Caustic
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This striking woodcut print depicts the English poet and clergyman, John Skelton (circa 1460-1529), as he stands at the pulpit, wielding a rod with a scathing expression on his face. Known for his biting satire, Skelton was a prominent figure in Tudor literature and religious circles. Born in Suffolk, England, Skelton received his education at Cambridge University before entering the priesthood. He served as a chaplain to King Henry VII and later to King Henry VIII. However, it was his poetic works that earned him enduring fame. Skelton's satirical verses were renowned for their biting wit and sharp criticism of contemporary society and its ills. He used his poetry as a vehicle to attack the vices and follies of the powerful and the pompous. One of his most famous works, "The Garland of Laurel," is a collection of satirical poems that includes "The Colleague's Satire," which mocks the corrupt practices of the clergy. This woodcut print captures Skelton in the midst of delivering a sermon, with the rod serving as a symbol of his authority as a clergyman and the power of his words as a satirist. The image underscores the paradox of Skelton's role as both a religious figure and a scathing critic of the Church and its members. Skelton's legacy as a poet and satirist continues to be celebrated in English literature. His works provide a fascinating glimpse into Tudor society and offer a reminder of the power of satire as a tool for social commentary and critique.
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