St. Guthlac is ordained by Bishop Headda of Lichfield

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St. Guthlac is ordained by Bishop Headda of Lichfield

St. Guthlac of Crowland (673-714) is ordained by Bishop Headda of Lichfield. From the Guthlac Roll. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, Chez Collignon, Metz, 1810. St. Guthlac of Crowland (673-714) is ordained by Bishop Headda of Lichfield. From the Guthlac Roll. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, Chez Collignon, Metz, 1810

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Bishop Crowland Lichfield Principal Roll Roundel Spalart Ordained

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This striking hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a pivotal moment in the life of St. Guthlac of Crowland, an Anglo-Saxon hermit and saint. The image, taken from the Guthlac Roll, shows St. Guthlac being ordained by Bishop Headda of Lichfield. The ordination likely took place around 692 AD, marking the beginning of St. Guthlac's religious vocation. Bishop Headda, dressed in the ecclesiastical robes of the time, stands before St. Guthlac, who is shown in the simple attire of a hermit. The scene exudes a sense of reverence and solemnity, with the figures set against a plain background. The intricate details of the engraving, taken from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, highlight the importance of this moment in the life of St. Guthlac and the role of Bishop Headda in his spiritual development. The Guthlac Roll is a roundel, a type of circular illustration, and is an invaluable source of information about the dress and customs of the Anglo-Saxon period. The hand-coloring adds depth and richness to the image, making it a captivating and intriguing glimpse into the past.

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