Le Cardinal Mercier pro – Antique Wall Art
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Step back in time with Le Cardinal Mercier pro, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Le Cardinal Mercier pro
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Cardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier, Archbishop of Mechelen, is the figure at the center of this 1916 portrait, and the title's brief "pro" hints at the cause it was made to support. Mercier became one of the most recognized Belgian voices of the First World War after his 1914 pastoral letter, *Patriotism and Endurance*, condemned German occupation abuses and urged Belgians to hold firm. His outspoken defiance of the occupying authorities made him a symbol of national resistance, and images of him circulated widely in the Allied countries.
| Created / published | 1916 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 2,788 × 4,096 px · prints to 9 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 468_Le_Cardinal_Mercier_pro_1916 |
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