IDLE SPECULATIONS: Saint Thomas More: the Saint for all times

IDLE SPECULATIONS: Saint Thomas More: the Saint for all times
Excerpt:

John Rogers Herbert (1810 – 17 March 1890)

Sir Thomas More and his Daughter 1844

Oil on canvas

851 x 1105 mm

Tate Britain, London

While in the Tower, More was visited by his daughter Margaret Roper. 

Looking out of his window, More saw a group of monks being led away for execution for refusing to take the oath of supremacy. 

In all humility, More instantly drew a comparison between their situation, going to their deaths happily following a life of religious devotion...