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Sic Itur Ad Astra Scilicet
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Sic Itur Ad Astra Scilicet
Sic Itur Ad Astra Scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, 1681. 1 Print : Etching. Print Shows Scene In A Bawdy House Of Pleasure Frequented By Father Petre And Other Jesuits Where They Mingle And Dine With Such Figures As: Wantonness, Avarice, Sloth, Fury, And Vanity. Priests Engage In Lascivious Acts And Steal Money From A Dying Person, A Protestant Minister Is Driven Away From The Door, A Fox Delivers A Sermon From A Pulpit, And Jesuits Help Themselves To Treasures In India
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1645 1681 1708 Acts Aged Artist Artwork Away Door Driven Dying Etching Father Figures House India Jesuits Minister Money Nostalgia Nostalgic Person Pleasure Priests Print Protestant Romantic Scene Sloth Traditional Vanity Astra Avarice Bawdy Delivers Dine Engage Frequented Fury Hooghe Lascivious Mingle Petre Pulpit Romeyn Scilicet Sermon Steal Treasures Wantonness
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This vintage print, titled "Sic Itur Ad Astra Scilicet" offers a captivating glimpse into a scene from the past. Created by Romeyn De Hooghe in 1681, this etching showcases a bawdy house of pleasure frequented by Father Petre and other Jesuits. The artist skillfully depicts various figures such as Wantonness, Avarice, Sloth, Fury, and Vanity mingling with the priests in this scandalous setting. Intriguingly detailed, the print reveals priests engaging in lascivious acts while also stealing money from a dying person. Meanwhile, outside the door, we witness a Protestant minister being driven away. Adding to the surreal atmosphere is an unexpected sight: a fox delivering a sermon from a pulpit. The artwork not only captures historical elements but also provides commentary on societal issues of that time period. With its romantic and nostalgic appeal, this antique engraving transports us back to an era when such scenes were both scandalous and intriguing. Through its illustrative technique and intricate engravement work, this print invites viewers to explore themes of religion, morality, and human nature. It serves as an important reminder of how art can reflect cultural values and provoke thought even centuries later. As we gaze upon this historic piece of artistry by Romeyn De Hooghe - one of his many notable works - we are reminded that history has much to teach us about ourselves and our world today.
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