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ENGLAND: WITCHES, 1589. Three English witches (Joan Prentice, Joan Cony, Joan Upney) hanging
ENGLAND: WITCHES, 1589.
Three English witches (Joan Prentice, Joan Cony, Joan Upney) hanging. Woodcut from a contemporary pamphlet on the third Chelmsford witch trial of 1589
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Media ID 13133155
1589 Corpse Dead Discrimination Elizabethan Gallows Hanging Joan Mystic Mysticism Occult Three Trial Witch Chelmsford Cony
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Step back in time with our ENGLAND: WITCHES, 1589 greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This chilling design features a historic woodcut image of three English witches, Joan Prentice, Joan Cony, and Joan Upney, being hanged during the infamous Chelmsford witch trials of 1589. Printed on high-quality cardstock, this card is a captivating and thought-provoking addition to your collection. Perfect for those with an interest in history or the supernatural, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression. Order yours today and delve into the mysteries of the past.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting print takes us back to the dark days of 1589 in England, where three women named Joan Prentice, Joan Cony, and Joan Upney met a tragic fate. The woodcut image captures the chilling scene of their hanging during the third Chelmsford witch trial. In this snapshot from history, we witness the discrimination faced by these English witches as they were accused of practicing mysticism and occult arts. The oppressive atmosphere of Elizabethan England is palpable as we see their lifeless bodies suspended from the gallows. The woodcut itself originates from a contemporary pamphlet that sheds light on this infamous trial. It serves as a stark reminder of how fear and superstition can lead to persecution and injustice. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, it transports us to an era when witch hunts were prevalent, revealing both the cruelty inflicted upon innocent women and society's fascination with mysticism during the Renaissance period. Sarin Images / The Granger Collection has preserved this powerful image for us to reflect upon our past and learn from its lessons. It stands not only as a testament to human suffering but also as a call for empathy, understanding, and justice in our own time.
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