Sir Thomas More / Anderson
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Sir Thomas More / Anderson
SIR THOMAS MORE English statesman and author in prison, visited by his daughter Margaret
1478 - 1535
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1478 1535 Anderson Bars Fireplace Floorboards Margaret Prison Rosary Visited
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This evocative image captures a poignant moment in the life of Sir Thomas More, the renowned English statesman and author, during his imprisonment in the Tower of London in 1534. More, dressed in the somber robes of a scholar, sits at a makeshift table near a fireplace, the worn floorboards and bare essentials of his cell visible in the background. The bars of his window frame the scene, a stark reminder of his confinement. Amidst the austere surroundings, a tender moment unfolds as More's daughter, Margaret, leans in through the window to visit her father. She clutches a rosary in her hand, offering comfort and prayer in the face of uncertainty. The interplay of light and shadow, the worn textures, and the emotional depth conveyed by the subjects' expressions make this photograph a powerful testament to the enduring bond between a father and daughter, even in the most trying of circumstances. Sir Thomas More, born in 1478, was a prominent figure in Tudor England, serving as Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. However, his refusal to acknowledge Henry's annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon led to his arrest and eventual execution in 1535. This photograph, taken from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the human side of history, revealing the complexities and emotions that lie beneath the historical record.
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