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The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
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The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902. Wolsey (c1475-1530), was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Henry VIIIs most important government minister and the most powerful person in England, besides the King, for many years. Over time Wolsey became unpopular with the King and his court and eventually Wolsey was arrested near York in November 1530 and accused of treason. He died on 29th November of the same year at Leicester on his journey south to face trial. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934). From A Childs History of England by Charles Dickens [J. M. Dent & Co. New York, 1902]. (Colorised black and white print)
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The Arrest of Cardinal Wolsey, 1902
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is a captivating print that depicts a pivotal moment in English history. Painted by Patten Wilson, this colorised print brings to life the arresting scene from Charles Dickens' "A Child's History of England". Cardinal Wolsey, an influential statesman and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, was once Henry VIII's most trusted minister. However, as time passed, he fell out of favor with the King and his court. In November 1530, near York, he was apprehended on charges of treason. In this image, we see Cardinal Wolsey standing outdoors with hands clasped together in prayerful resignation. His gaze looks away from his captors towards an uncertain future. The artist skillfully captures the tension between religious power and political intrigue. The vibrant colors breathe life into this historical moment as it unfolds before our eyes. The rich hues highlight not only the significance of Wolsey's arrest but also symbolize the clash between religion and politics during that era. This print serves as a reminder of Cardinal Wolsey's fall from grace and his untimely demise on his journey south to face trial. It stands as a testament to both Patten Wilson's artistic talent and Charles Dickens' ability to bring history alive through literature. As we contemplate this image, we are transported back to 15th-century England—a time when power struggles shaped nations—and reminded that even those closest to kings can meet tragic ends at their hands.
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