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The Crucifixion of Saint Timothy of Rome and Saint Maura and Christians Being Burned at Night in Rome
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The Crucifixion of Saint Timothy of Rome and Saint Maura and Christians Being Burned at Night in Rome

Jan Luyken · 1700 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Two scenes on one plate. Above: In the foreground the crucifixion of St. Timotheus of Rome and St. Maura; in the background the martyrdom of other Christians. Below: A street in Rome. It is night. Christian martyrs stand tied to the side of the road and are set on fire by Roman soldiers.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKruisiging van de heilige Timotheüs van Rome en de heilige Maura en christenen worden 's nachts verbrand in Rome. 1700. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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