The Kindness of Strangers: New Testament Imagery and the Restoration of the Monarchy in the Chirk Cabinet
This essay discusses the decoration of a Flemish art cabinet gifted by Charles II to his supporter Sir Thomas Myddelton after the Restoration of the monarchy. I analyze how the so-called Chirk Cabinet uses the images of the seven works of mercy and other biblical stories to express Charles's gr...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc.
2022
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The sixteenth century journal
Year: 2022, Volume: 53, Issue: 2, Pages: 351-377 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics HC New Testament KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KBF British Isles SA Church law; state-church law |
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Bible. New Testament
B Nobility (Social class) B CHARLES II, King of England, 1630-1685 B CHRISTIAN art & symbolism B CABINETS (Furniture) |