The Wenhaston Doom Painting - A Medieval Depiction of the Last Judgement
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2023
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Join me as I pay a visit to St Peter''s church at Wenhaston in Suffolk, which has within it a scarce example of a panel painting dating from before the English Reformation. The panels, which were very nearly lost in 1895, are painted with a vivid depiction of a Doom, a representation of the Last Judgement of Christ - with the dead rising from their tombs and going to either heaven or hell. In this video I explore this imagery in some depth.
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Rather ironic that nature had to step in and save this lovely painting by raining!
What luck that it started to rain. Magnificent display of the last judgment. Thank you for the explanation of the image. Martha
Oh. for joy, You have posted a full length video today. i enjoy them much more that the short “teasers” lately. The church of St Peter in its setting of the churchyard on a sunny day is a beautiful sight. I am amazed to hear it was built in the 15th Century. It looks brand new, and almost “modern. The colors and details on the Doom, are quite clear., even to the detail of the. fringe on St Peter’s robes. it was bad enough that pious works of art on the walls iin churches were covered up by whitewash, however, allowing some like this Doom to survive the reformers, but it always leaves me upset and depressed to be reminded that the Rood, with the Sacred image of the Crucified Lord, was thrown on the fire.🥀✝️
What a glorious deptiction of the "doom", and very fortunately discovered. I've said it previously, but the Reformation was not a friend to ecclesiastical artwork in so many cases. This is a very lucky find. As you've said, Allan, it is indicative of the lively colors in medieval churches. Thanks for another illustrative video!
One presumes it was a Reformation paint over. More destruction was wrought by the ISIS of Christianity...the Puritans!
Depends on your priorities _the truth of the Christian faith or a bit of mediaeval propaganda of no great merit.
@@alecblunden8615, the Truth of the Christian Faith or the warped, evil heresy of protestantantism, the universal dissolvent of civilisation.
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What a stunning painting so glad it was saved
Glad you liked it!
Dr Barton, thank you so much for all your work! Once my financial state turns around I will subscribe to your journal :). Cheers and congratulations on your success!
Thank you very much! So glad you're enjoying my videos!
What a great story. Excellent as ALWAYS Dr. ❤❤😊😊
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!
When you described how the painting was saved from the fire, it really makes it clear why so few of them survived. It really took multiple fantastic strokes of luck to keep this one around.
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Glad to hear you're enjoying my channel!
Fascinating! I will have to look up the other video you mentioned.
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What a marvellous painting.it’s like looking directly into the medieval world & becoming part of it!The shadow of the rood cross is also fascinating,a glimpse of a destroyed past!
It is just wonderful. I'm glad you liked it!
Damn, Allan! Are you filming in 4k? The video footage is so vibrant and detailed! Thank you for such a great job in putting all of this together for a visual and auditory delight!
I am happy to say I do now have 4k at my disposal 😊. Glad you're appreciating the quality!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Hello Allan and thank you for visiting the rather lovely church of St Peters at Wenhaston. The flints do truly sparkle in the sunshine. It is always a pleasure to accompany you on your rambles and they have been many and glorious since you started the channel! This doom screen is another small miracle and an excellent window into medieval instruction on the ways of heaven and hell. Many thanks again Allan. I can see why more and more people are subscribing...your videos and insights are deeply fascinating, especially in these troubled times. More rambles please!
Glad you liked this, I will keep rambling!
Thank you so much for this video. I have really enjoyed your article on the painting in your magazine, but seeing it like this gives a real feel for the age of it, the signs of wear and the texture. I must say though, I'm not sure I would have my mind on the church service with this looming at me!
One of my favourite churches in wondrous Suffolk, which has a rich endowment of Round Tower churches, the fabulous wood carvings of Dennington and the painting of Moses at Westhall.
Thanks! Great discovery!
Glad you enjoyed this!
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It makes me very happy that this church is still in use!
Watching from America! Always a pure pleasure to watch these engaging and informative videos. Great content! Thank you for sharing 🥰
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Thank you, Allan. What a rare survival!
A wonderful object. Glad you appreciated this!
Hi Allan! If we had nothing but the structure, with its fantastic stone exterior, I would have been plenty impressed with the video, but you unfold this magnificent doom art as well. Take a bow, old boy, for this is quality content indeed!
Thanks very much Terry, glad you liked this 😊
Lovely video there is a doom painted above the arch at Chelsworth. Badly restored however
Delightful painting survived in spite! It makes one wonder how the course of the Reformation would’ve gone if Henry had sons in his first marriage.
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I understand Henry was a pretty devout Catholic. Might he have even been on the other side of the issue, if The Religious Question just casually drifted over the Channel?
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Thank you, that’s kind - I hope you enjoy my back catalogue.
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Congratulations Allan. What a splendid milestone
Thank you very much!
Preaching in St Mary Witnesham last Sunday (sheep & goats) I referenced this image.
So interesting! Thank you, Allan.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I always look forward to your videos.
That's so good to hear, thank you!
Congrats on the 70,000 😊
Thanks very much!
Well done on 70,000 subscribers. I am now among them. Great video. Could you please consider doing one on the York mystery plays. Many thanks
I remember seeing them some years ago when I was a student in York.
Well done, Allan!
Thank you very much!
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Nice painting,Allan
I like the red Devil demons. They kept their color, along with the chains. Sometimes, you just need a bit of rain, to save the day, or panels.
An unusual way of surviving, for sure! The depictions and colours are great, aren't they.
The church was locked when I visited and I had to content myself with peering longingly through a window! Have you read Michelle Paver's brilliant Wakenhyrst, which begins with a Doom being uncovered in an East Anglian churchyard and goes all MR Jamesian...
Divine intervention saved that from the fire.
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So this is when the common image of a ghost as clad in a shroud or sheet arose?
If you ever visit Mitcheldean/Abenhall in the Forest of Dean let me know. I'll host you/partner gladly
I note there aren't many monarchs, bishops and cardinals going to Gehenna. A bit of class prejudice?
Obviously, the After Life is clothing optional.
Eternity wearing nothing but your birthday/deathday suit.
The painting's placement next to what seems to be a church cafe, trivializes its meaning. Let me have my latte while contemplating the Last Judgment, but then again trivialization of Christian belief is one of the hallmarks of the present CoE. Then there is the irony that the Reformation swept clean the English church of all "superstitious' images of Christ, the Virgin, the Saints the Martyrs so the space could be re-occupied by the funerary monuments of the saintly nobility while claiming this dignified God's word.
It appears that the rich and privileged can get into heaven. I don’t see any kings, queens, cardinals or bishops among the damned.
Ha, ha - yes - it seems so.
Only poor people go to hell. The wealthy are blessed by God who rewards them with gold, riches, a very comfortable life, and slaves or servants. At least this is what Americans believe now. The super rich also practice Calvinism f they don't follow Satan.