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Pope Stephanus VI
POPE STEPHANUS VI (sometimes listed as Stephanus VII) arraigns his predecessor Formosus, exhumed for the purpose : he himself was later strangled
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Exhumed Formosus Listed Pope Predecessor Purpose Reigned Stephanus Strangled
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 18cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting and historically significant print captures a moment of intense drama and intrigue in the papal history. Pope Stephanus VI, also known as Stephanus VII, is depicted here arraigning his predecessor Formosus, who has been exhumed for this purpose. The image conveys a sense of solemnity and gravity as the two figures stand face to face in what appears to be a courtroom setting.
Formosus, who reigned as pope from 891 to 896, was posthumously accused of various crimes by Stephanus VI in 897. This unprecedented act of exhumation and trial sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church at the time and remains a dark chapter in its history.
The fate of both men is tragically intertwined - while Formosus was subjected to this macabre spectacle after his death, Stephanus VI himself met a grim end when he was later strangled. The irony and brutality of these events are palpable in this powerful image.
As we gaze upon this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded of the complex power struggles and moral dilemmas that have shaped the institution of the papacy throughout centuries. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even those entrusted with spiritual authority are not immune to human frailty and corruption.
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