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April 22, 1874
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Thomas Carlyle discovers in England the only believed genuine portrait of reformer John Knox, noted for its strong, prominent features including a luminous eye conveying seriousness and scorn.
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Original Portrait of John Knox.
Mr. Thomas Carlyle has discovered in England what is believed to be the only genuine portrait of John Knox. The forehead and brow are strong and prominent, the nose large, aquiline, and curved over a small upper lip; the mouth small, but with a strong under lip; the chin thin and small, and rendered more so by the sharp-pointed beard. The top of the head is bald, dome-like, with waving hair falling each side of it. What, however, is most remarkable in the face is the large luminous eye, filled with seriousness as unto death, while the mouth seems to curl a little as if in scorn of the idolatries and frivolities passing around him.
Mr. Thomas Carlyle has discovered in England what is believed to be the only genuine portrait of John Knox. The forehead and brow are strong and prominent, the nose large, aquiline, and curved over a small upper lip; the mouth small, but with a strong under lip; the chin thin and small, and rendered more so by the sharp-pointed beard. The top of the head is bald, dome-like, with waving hair falling each side of it. What, however, is most remarkable in the face is the large luminous eye, filled with seriousness as unto death, while the mouth seems to curl a little as if in scorn of the idolatries and frivolities passing around him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
John Knox Portrait
Thomas Carlyle Discovery
Historical Portrait
John Knox Features
What entities or persons were involved?
John Knox
Thomas Carlyle
Where did it happen?
England
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Key Persons
John Knox
Thomas Carlyle
Location
England
Story Details
Thomas Carlyle discovers in England what is believed to be the only genuine portrait of John Knox, featuring a strong forehead, large aquiline nose, small mouth with strong under lip, thin chin, bald dome-like head with waving hair, and remarkably large luminous eyes filled with seriousness and a mouth curling in scorn.