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FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Rector Rowland Taylor on his way to the stake, 1555, during the Marian Persecutions in England. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book of Martyrs, first published in 1563
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FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Rector Rowland Taylor on his way to the stake, 1555, during the Marian Persecutions in England. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book of Martyrs, first published in 1563
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This print from The Granger Collection takes us back to a dark period in English history - the Marian Persecutions of the 16th century. In this late 18th-century line engraving, we witness Rector Rowland Taylor on his way to the stake in 1555, an act of martyrdom during these tumultuous times. The image depicts a solemn procession as Taylor rides on horseback through a crowd. His stoic expression reveals his unwavering faith and determination despite facing imminent death for his beliefs. As a prominent figure within the Church of England, he became a target for persecution by those who deemed him a heretic. The scene is filled with poignant details that reflect both the discrimination faced by individuals like Taylor and the resilience they displayed. A long beard adorns Taylor's face, symbolizing wisdom and maturity, while at his side stands his son - representing generational continuity even amidst adversity. In an unexpected touch of hope, we notice a baby being blessed nearby, reminding us that life continues despite tragedy. John Foxe's renowned work "The Book of Martyrs" first published in 1563 and featured here in an English edition from the late 18th century, immortalizes stories like Taylor's as testaments to religious persecution throughout history. Through this powerful image captured by The Granger Collection, we are transported back to one man's courageous stand against oppression and reminded of our collective duty to remember and learn from such harrowing chapters in human history
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