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Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint (Giuseppe Garibaldi)
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Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint (Giuseppe Garibaldi)
Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint -- Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian revolutionary, fights against the unhealthy influence of religious superstition, as he orders a Catholic monk to step off the edge of a cliff. The hope is for greater freedom for Italy in the future, and a more positive, modern outlook, without reliance on holy relics and con tricks such as the supposed Blood of St Januarius and Ye Winking Picture. Date: 1860
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Backward Cliff Edge Fight Fights Freedom Garibaldi Giuseppe Monk Monks Negative Pointing Power Revolutionary Struggle Tonsure Unhealthy Volcano Heiligenblut
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This cartoon, titled "The Hero and The Saint -- Giuseppe Garibaldi," depicts the Italian revolutionary, Giuseppe Garibaldi, in a bold and defiant stance against the unhealthy influence of religious superstition. Dressed in military attire, Garibaldi is seen pointing towards the edge of a cliff, ordering a monk, dressed in the traditional tonsure, to take a step off. The monk, with a look of fear and uncertainty, hesitates, as he clutches a small vial labeled "Heiligenblut," or the supposed miraculous blood of St. Januarius. The backdrop of this dramatic scene is a smoking volcano, symbolizing the turbulent times and the struggle for power and freedom in Italy. Garibaldi's determination to challenge the negative and backward influences of religious superstition and the con tricks of the Church, such as the winking picture of St. Januarius, represents his commitment to a more modern and progressive outlook for Italy. This powerful and thought-provoking cartoon, created in 1860, reflects the political climate of the time and the growing desire for secularism and freedom from the grip of religious institutions. The image of Garibaldi, a hero and a symbol of Italian unity, standing up to the monk and the relics of the past, continues to resonate with audiences today, reminding us of the importance of challenging outdated beliefs and striving for a better future.
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