23 - 29 June 2025 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury
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The Crown of Thorns is one of the most powerful symbols in Christian art – but what if history tells a different story? Faith Tibble reveals how a mistranslation of the Gospels shaped medieval depictions of Christ’s suffering, leading to the familiar image of a bloodied, broken Jesus. Yet early artistic portrayals were strikingly different. Tracking the Crown’s evolution from the 4th to the 11th century, Tibble uncovers how shifting ideologies of victory, humility, and perseverance reshaped religious art – and, ultimately, European thought. Join her for a fascinating journey through faith, art, and historical misinterpretation.
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