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Michael Servetus, Spanish theologian and phycisian, (1511-1553) 1727
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Michael Servetus, Spanish theologian and phycisian, (1511-1553) 1727
Michael Servetus, Spanish theologian and phycisian, (1511-1553) 1727. Portrait from biography published in 1727. Escaped Catholic Inquisitor General at Lyon, but was tried and found guilty of heresy by the Calvinists and burned alive in Geneva. Woodcut
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This black and white portrait print from 1727 depicts Michael Servetus, a remarkable Spanish theologian and physician who lived from 1511 to 1553. The woodcut image showcases the face of a man whose life was marked by persecution, religious controversy, and ultimate tragedy. Servetus managed to escape the clutches of the Catholic Inquisitor General in Lyon but faced a different fate at the hands of Calvinists. Found guilty of heresy due to his unorthodox beliefs, he was burned alive in Geneva. This haunting portrayal captures both his intellectual prowess as a scientist and theologian and the weight of guilt that accompanied his controversial ideas. The print serves as a powerful reminder of the tumultuous times during which Servetus lived - an era defined by religious reformation, inquisition, and conflicting ideologies. It symbolizes not only his occupation as both physician and theologian but also represents Spain's complex relationship with Catholicism. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are transported back to eighteenth-century France where Servetus sought refuge before meeting his tragic end in Switzerland. The image evokes strong emotions while highlighting the profound impact that religion had on society during this period. Through this historical artifact preserved by Ann Ronan Pictures, we are given insight into one man's struggle for truth amidst an unforgiving world driven by dogma and intolerance.
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