Pagans & Puritans
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Pagans & Puritans
Two Elizabethan Pagan dandies, hand in hand with a young woman gaily dressed in pink, are berated by Puritans for spurning the church for frivolity and licentiousness.
16th century
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Media ID 14294436
© The Mullan Collection / Mary Evans
Dandies Dressed Elizabethan Homosexual Pagan Protestantism Puritans Sinful Sinners Frivolity Gaily Licentiousness Pagans
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative 16th century image from The Mullan Collection, two Elizabethan pagan dandies, dressed in fine silks and adorned with exotic accessories, are seen hand in hand with a young woman, radiantly attired in pink, as they are berated by stern-faced Puritans. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of a bustling marketplace, with onlookers peering curiously at the unfolding drama. The pagan dandies, with their long flowing hair and flamboyant attire, represent a rejection of the rigid moral codes and religious orthodoxy of the Puritan movement. Their embrace of the pagan past and their flirtation with sin and frivolity were seen as a threat to the emerging Protestant order. The young woman, with her bright pink dress and carefree demeanor, is a symbol of the joy and vitality that the pagan dandies cherish, but which the Puritans condemn. The Puritans, with their somber clothing and serious expressions, embody the stern, unyielding spirit of the Protestant Reformation. They stand in stark contrast to the pagan dandies and their companion, highlighting the deep divisions that existed between different religious and cultural factions during the Elizabethan era. This powerful image captures the tension and conflict that marked the religious landscape of 16th century England. It serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between faith, culture, and individual expression during a time of great social and political upheaval. The pagan dandies and the Puritans, with their contrasting beliefs and values, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex history of the Elizabethan period.
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