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Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews
Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, at the hands of militant Covenanters in front of his daughter on Magus Muir, outside St Andrews, on 3 May 1679.
1679
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Media ID 14310021
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1670s 1679 Andrews Archbishop Conflict Covenanters Militant Militants Muir Scots Sharp Magus Thugs
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring historical drama into your home with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "The Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews," captured by Terry Parker through Mary Evans Picture Library, transports you back to 1679 Scotland. Witness the pivotal moment as Archbishop Sharp meets his fate at the hands of militant Covenanters, surrounded by the raw emotion and chaos of the scene. With intricate details and vivid colors, this poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Add a touch of history to your wall and relive the past with our high-quality poster prints.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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 image captures the moment of the brutal execution of Archbishop James Sharp of St Andrews, Scotland, on May 3, 1679. The Archbishop, dressed in his robes, is shown kneeling on Magus Muir, outside St Andrews, with his young daughter at his side. The scene is one of chaos and violence, as militant Covenanters, religious extremists, close in for the kill. Their faces are contorted with anger and determination, their weapons raised high. The 1670s in Scotland were a time of intense religious and political conflict, with the Covenanters, who believed in strict adherence to the Presbyterian faith, clashing with the supporters of the monarchy and the Episcopal Church, represented by Archbishop Sharp. The Archbishop's attempts to impose the king's religious policies on Scotland only served to fuel the flames of dissent. The execution of Archbishop Sharp was a pivotal moment in Scottish history, marking the end of the Second Scottish Civil War and the beginning of a period of relative peace. However, the image of the Archbishop's death, with his young daughter looking on in horror, serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of religious and political conflict. The photograph, taken from a print by Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library, provides a poignant and powerful visual representation of this tragic moment in history. The use of black and white enhances the sense of timelessness and solemnity, while the composition draws the viewer in to bear witness to this moment of history.
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