Antique Framed Print : John Knox / Sitting Room
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John Knox / Sitting Room
JOHN KNOX Scottish Protestant preachers sitting room at his home in Edinburgh Date: 1505 - 1572
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Media ID 14281662
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1505 1572 Bare Edinburgh Knox Places Preacher Preachers Protestant Skull
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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.3cm (9.6" x 6.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image, we are transported back in time to the humble sitting room of John Knox, the influential Scottish Protestant reformer, in his home in Edinburgh during the 16th century. The room, bathed in the dim light filtering through the narrow windows, exudes an air of quiet contemplation and serious purpose. Knox, a towering figure in Scottish history, sits at a large, dark, gothic table, his face etched with the deep lines of a man who has lived a life of intense conviction and struggle. The room's bare walls, adorned only with a few simple decorations, reflect the austere Protestant beliefs that Knox championed. A skull, a reminder of the fleeting nature of life, sits prominently on a shelf, serving as a constant reminder of the importance of living a life dedicated to God. The room's somber atmosphere underscores the gravity of the issues that Knox faced during his turbulent career as a preacher and reformer. Born in 1505, Knox was a key figure in the Scottish Reformation, leading the movement towards Protestantism in Scotland during the 1550s and 1560s. He was a fiery and charismatic speaker, known for his impassioned sermons and his unwavering commitment to his beliefs. Knox's influence extended beyond Scotland, as he played a role in the English Reformation as well. Despite facing persecution and exile, Knox remained steadfast in his convictions, and his legacy continues to shape Scottish and European history. This image offers a glimpse into the life of this remarkable man, and the environment that shaped his beliefs and actions. The room's dark, gothic atmosphere serves as a fitting backdrop to the intense and complex figure of John Knox, a man who left an indelible mark on the history of Scotland and the wider world.
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