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Peter and John Healing a Lame Man at the Temple Gate
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Peter and John Healing a Lame Man at the Temple Gate

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1644 - 1652 · etching; paper

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

About this work

The scene is based on the text from Acts 3:4-31. Peter and John walk past a lame man sitting against the outer wall of the temple and asking for alms. In the name of Christ they heal the man who is then able to walk.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePetrus en Johannes genezen een verlamde man bij de tempelpoort. 1644 - 1652. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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