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Martyrdom of James the Greater
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Martyrdom of James the Greater

Hans Collaert (I) · 1576 - 1580 · engraving; paper

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

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James the Greater is beheaded with a sword; to the right of the scene of his martyrdom he is depicted again with a pilgrim's staff in his hand from which a gourd bottle hangs. Below the image an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMartelaarschap van Jakobus de Meerdere. 1576 - 1580. Hans Collaert (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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