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Beheading of a Christian in Rome and Saint Agnes being protected by a bird
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Two representations on a plate. Above: The beheading of a young Christian by an executioner on the order of the Roman emperor. The mother of the boy catches his head with a cloth while she sings the praise of God. In the background a square in Rome with bystanders. Below: A man who wants to assault St. Agnes is attacked by a bird of prey. St. Agnes looks on and thanks God. In the background bystanders on a square in Rome.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineOnthoofding van een Christen in Rome en de heilige Agnes die door een vogel wordt beschermd. 1700. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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