Gedicht naar Thomas More door Berghuis c. 1848 - 1854

"Gedicht naar Thomas More door Berghuis" is a handwritten poem by Christian Heinrich Gottlieb Steuerwald, dated c. 1848-1854. The poem is a testament to the Dutch humanist and statesman Thomas More, who was executed in 1535 for refusing to acknowledge King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. Steuerwald, a German painter and poet, uses the poem to honor More's unwavering faith and conviction, highlighting his enduring legacy as a champion of principle. The poem's elegant calligraphy and careful composition reflect Steuerwald's artistic sensibility and his deep respect for More's ideals.