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St. Etheldreda, the Abbess of Ely, c. 1455 (oil on panel)
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St. Etheldreda, the Abbess of Ely, c. 1455 (oil on panel)
SOA235460 St.Etheldreda, the Abbess of Ely, c.1455 (oil on panel) by Pygot, Robert (fl.1455); Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: wife of Tonbert, Prince of South Gyrwas; then wife of King Egfrid, son of King Oswy of Northumberland; building of double monastery, Abbess of Ely in c07th; d.AD 679; c7th; Queen of South Gyrwe; Queen of Northumbria; daugher of King Anna of East Anglia and mother Saewara; Tondbert; born in Suffolk c. 636; patroness of St Cuthbert and St Wilfred; )
Media ID 25194562
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This print showcases the remarkable painting of St. Etheldreda, the Abbess of Ely, created by Robert Pygot in 1455. The oil on panel artwork, housed at the Society of Antiquaries of London in the UK, beautifully captures the essence and significance of this influential figure. St. Etheldreda's life was filled with extraordinary events and roles that shaped her legacy. She began as the wife of Tonbert, Prince of South Gyrwas before becoming Queen first to King Egfrid and then to King Oswy's son in Northumberland. Her immense devotion led her to establish a double monastery and eventually become the revered Abbess of Ely during the 7th century. Born into royalty around 636 in Suffolk, St. Etheldreda became known for her patronage towards saints Cuthbert and Wilfred. However, her story took a tragic turn when she succumbed to death from plague in AD 679. The painting expertly portrays St. Etheldreda's regal presence while capturing elements such as marriage, burial customs, and Anglo-Saxon history associated with her life. It serves as a testament to both her religious influence and noble lineage within the Uffingas family. This stunning image is not only an artistic masterpiece but also a window into an era long past—a visual representation that allows us to appreciate St. Etheldreda's significant contributions amidst a tumultuous time in history.
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