A
very important image as it was taken by the Catholics for veneration. To
a certain extent
many
of the early images were produced as icons of the plot. They too were venerated
as
reflections
of devine thanksgiving and holy intervention.
at the time of his execution. It was said that upon the grain of wheat was painted an image
of Father Garnet with his own blood. The "corn" as discovered by John Wilkinson who
had been sent by a Mrs. Griffin,a tailor's wife to obtain some sort of relic. The relic was
put into a crystal reliquary. The relic became very popular in Europe. It ended up at
the Society of Jesus in Paris and was lost during the French Revolution. For more information see
out main pages.
About the Image:
Garnet's straw, Hulton Getty Collection Ltd.,London
The straw reflects the attempts of Catholics throughout Europe to
extend the importance of the plot and the execution of the Jesuits
in Europe in attempts to fan the embers of religious conflict. This
attempt to find victory in defeat highlights the continuing hopes of
Catholics that other Catholic leaders might try again to defeat the
Protestant English King and Parliament.