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Jesuits in the Congo
The ruler of the Congo, angered when the Jesuit missionaries try to make him renounce his latest wife, expels them from his country
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Media ID 4325123
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1555 Angered Congo Expels Jesuit Jesuits Latest Missionaries Ruler Renounce
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.4cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and evocative print captures a significant moment in history, depicting Jesuit missionaries facing expulsion from the Congo in 1555. The ruler of the Congo is depicted as angered by their attempts to make him renounce his latest wife, leading to their forced departure from the country.
The image provides a glimpse into the complex dynamics at play during this period, highlighting the clash between religion and political power in Africa. The Jesuits' mission to spread Christianity is met with resistance from a ruler who values his personal choices and traditions above all else.
Through this historical snapshot, viewers are transported back in time to witness the tensions that arose when Western missionaries sought to impose their beliefs on indigenous populations. The expression on the ruler's face conveys his defiance and determination to protect his way of life, even at the cost of expelling those who challenge it.
Overall, this print serves as a reminder of the complexities of cultural exchange and religious conversion in colonial Africa. It prompts reflection on issues of power, authority, and resistance that continue to resonate today.
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