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Refusal of a Christian soldier to fight
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Refusal of a Christian soldier to fight

Jan Luyken · 1701 · etching; paper

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

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A Roman soldier who has converted to Christianity refuses to fight in the army any longer and lays his sword and armor at the feet of his commander. In the background the army camp and gesticulating soldiers.

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printprivate soldierarmourthe soldierthe soldier's lifeconversion and belief
Credit lineWeigering van een christelijke soldaat om te vechten. 1701. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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