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Captain of Capernaum beseeches Christ for help
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Captain of Capernaum beseeches Christ for help

Jan Punt · 1777 - 1778 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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An image of a frame with a painting of the centurion of Capernaum who begs Christ for help. The painting is drawn in outline using a graphometer. In Capernaum a Roman centurion kneels, surrounded by his soldiers, before Christ. He asks him to heal his servant. He has taken off his helmet for Christ, a shield-bearer holds it. Christ sends the centurion home and simultaneously heals his servant. Upper right: Plate X.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHoofdman van Kafarnaüm smeekt Christus om hulp. 1777 - 1778. Jan Punt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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