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Antique Framed Print : First English translation of Bible, Cranmer and Henry VIII
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First English translation of Bible, Cranmer and Henry VIII
The first English translation of the Bible presented to King Henry VIII by Thomas Cranmer.
1539
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1530s 1539 Cranmer Hamilton Presented Translation Tudor Viii
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This historic photograph captures a significant moment in English history: the presentation of the first English translation of the Bible to King Henry VIII by Thomas Cranmer in 1539. Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, played a pivotal role in the English Reformation under Henry's reign. The King's desire for an English Bible to replace the Latin Vulgate, which was the standard at the time, led to the commissioning of this translation. Thomas Cranmer, a key figure in the Tudor period, oversaw the translation project, working alongside scholars such as William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale. The completed Bible was presented to Henry VIII in 1539, marking a significant shift towards religious and linguistic autonomy for England. The photograph showcases a grand, ornate room, with Henry VIII seated on a throne, surrounded by courtiers and advisors. Cranmer, dressed in his ecclesiastical robes, stands before the King, presenting the Bible with a solemn expression. The Bible, bound in rich leather and adorned with intricate decorations, sits prominently on a table between them. This image is a testament to the importance of the English Bible's translation during the 1530s, a time of significant change in England's religious and political landscape. The presentation of the Bible to Henry VIII marked the beginning of the widespread availability of the Scriptures in the English language, paving the way for further religious and literary developments in the centuries to follow.
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