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Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630 (oil on panel)
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Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630 (oil on panel)
1765855 Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630 (oil on panel)
by Delen, Dirck van (1605-71); 50A--67 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: In August 1566 fanatical Protestants destroyed altarpieces, statues and sacred vessels used for Catholic Mass in countless churches throughout the Netherlands.
This imaginary scene in a church interior shows a holy statue pulled from its pedestal and tombstones destroyed, watched by a cleric behind a pillar.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22560440
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Calvin Calvinist Denomination Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Icon Iconoclasm Iconoclastic Icons Low Countries Protestant Reformation Roman Catholic
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This print captures a significant moment in history known as the Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630. Painted by Dirck van Delen, this oil on panel artwork measures 50A--67 cm and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The scene depicted here takes us back to August 1566 when fanatical Protestants unleashed their fury upon countless churches throughout the Netherlands. In an act of rebellion against Catholicism, altarpieces, statues, and sacred vessels used for Mass were destroyed. This imaginary church interior showcases the aftermath of such destruction. In this powerful image, we witness a holy statue being forcefully pulled from its pedestal while tombstones lie shattered on the ground. A cleric watches from behind a pillar, perhaps torn between his religious beliefs and witnessing such iconoclastic chaos unfold before him. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of the turbulent times during the Dutch Golden Age when religious tensions ran high between Catholics and Protestants. It reflects not only historical events but also explores themes of religion, power struggles within denominations, and societal upheaval. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking artwork captured by Bridgeman Images' lens through Fine Art Finder's collection, we are transported back to an era where faith clashed with radical ideologies - an era that shaped both art history and religious practices in profound ways.
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