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Daniel Reveals the Deceit of Bel's Priests
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Daniel Reveals the Deceit of Bel's Priests

Philips Galle · 1565 · engraving; paper

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

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King Cyrus and Daniel come to the temple in the morning and see footprints in the ash that Daniel had scattered on the floor. They discover the secret entrance to the temple, through which the priests and their families entered to eat the food of Bel. Below the image an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDaniël onthult het bedrog van Bels priesters. 1565. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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