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"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Creators: Henry Duff Linton, Alexander Johnston. "The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard
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"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Creators: Henry Duff Linton, Alexander Johnston. "The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard
"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Henry VIII's Reign" - by A. Johnston - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1856. Engraving after a painting depicting an event which took place in 1517. Mr. Johnston found the story in D'Aubigne's " History of the Reformation": Brown's wife having been churched that same day, a feast was prepared for their friends, as was usual on such occasions, and they had all taken their seats at table, joy beaming on every face, when the street-door was abruptly opened, and Chilton, the constable, a cruel and savage man, accompanied by several of the Archbishop's apparitors, seized upon the worthy townsman. All sprang from their seats in alarm. The incident is one well adapted for painting, and Mr. Johnston has treated it with a painter's skill'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford - A Moment Frozen in Time during the Early Reign of Henry VIII
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This evocative print, created by artist Alexander Johnston and engraver Henry Duff Linton, captures the dramatic moment of John Brown's arrest in 1517. John Brown, a Lollard from Ashford, was an early Protestant martyr during the tumultuous early years of Henry VIII's reign. The scene unfolds as Brown, having attended his wife's churching ceremony, sits down to enjoy a celebratory feast with his friends. The joyous occasion is abruptly disrupted as Chilton, a cruel constable, bursts into the room accompanied by the Archbishop's apparitors. Johnston, inspired by the account in Jean-Francois D'Aubigne's "History of the Reformation," expertly depicts the shock and disbelief etched on the faces of Brown's companions as they leap from their seats in alarm. The artist masterfully employs chiaroscuro, with the dimly lit room contrasting the stark, bright light streaming in from the open door. The arrest of John Brown is a poignant and powerful moment in English history, symbolizing the struggle between the old and new religious beliefs. Johnston's painting, with its skillful use of light and shadow, captures the tension and emotion of this pivotal moment in time. The arrest of John Brown serves as a reminder of the courage and conviction of those who stood up for their beliefs, even in the face of persecution.
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