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Execution of Saint Barbara
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Execution of Saint Barbara

Willem Basse · 1633 - 1672 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Saint Barbara kneels on the ground, her hands bound together. Her father is about to cut off her head with a sword. In the background, part of the tower can be seen where Barbara was held captive by him.

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Credit lineTerechtstelling van de H. Barbara. 1633 - 1672. Willem Basse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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