Transubstantiation C1840
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Transubstantiation C1840
Mary, in Heaven, feeds Jesus into a mincer, so that pieces of his flesh come out as wafers for use in the Mass Date: circa 1840
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1840 C1840 Communion Concepts Feeds Flesh Heaven Jesus Kneeling Machinery Mass Mincer Pieces Priest Sacrilege Wafers Windmill Transubstantiation
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, titled "Transubstantiation," dates back to circa 1840 and offers a unique perspective on the intricate theological concept of the Catholic Church. The print depicts Mary, the mother of Jesus, in heavenly realms, engaged in the miraculous process of the Eucharist. Instead of the traditional representation of a priest transforming the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during the Mass, this illustration presents an unusual interpretation. Mary, dressed in regal attire, stands before an intricate machine reminiscent of a mincer or a windmill. She tenderly reaches into the apparatus, her expression filled with reverence and compassion. Inside the machine, Jesus is shown in an agonizing pose, as if being ground into fine pieces. The image is a striking representation of the belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, with Mary acting as the divine intermediary. The concept of Transubstantiation, the belief that during the Mass, the substance of the bread and wine is transformed into the actual body and blood of Christ, has been a source of fascination and controversy throughout history. This print, with its intriguing depiction of the process, offers a glimpse into the rich symbolism and complex theological ideas that have shaped the Catholic faith. The kneeling figure in the foreground, perhaps a priest or a devout worshiper, adds a sense of awe and reverence to the scene. The historical context of this print, circa 1840, further emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist in the Catholic tradition and the enduring fascination with the mysteries of the faith.
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