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Saint Alexander Carbonarius is rejected by the early Christian congregation and Saint Alexander Carbonarius preaches to the early Christian congregation
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Two scenes on a plate. Above: St. Alexander Carbonarius presented to the early Christian community as new bishop, but rejected for his unkempt appearance. They point disapprovingly at him or turn away. Below: St. Alexander Carbonarius preaches to the early Christian community. He wears clean garments and has washed himself. The community accepts him as new bishop.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineHeilige Alexander Carbonarius wordt door de vroeg-Christelijke gemeente afgewezen en heilige Alexander Carbonarius predikt voor de vroeg-christelijke gemeente. 1700. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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