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Mucius Scaevola Places His Right Hand on a Burning Altar
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Mucius Scaevola Places His Right Hand on a Burning Altar

anonymous · c. 1550 - c. 1650 · engraving; paper

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

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Inscription: C. Mutius before the king burned his right hand, showing how vile a body is for those seeking glory. Livy, Book 2.

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Credit lineMucius Scaevola plaatst zijn rechterhand op een brandend altaar. c. 1550 - c. 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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