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Emperor Theodosius I has seven thousand inhabitants of Thessaloniki slaughtered
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Emperor Theodosius I has seven thousand inhabitants of Thessaloniki slaughtered

Jan Luyken · 1701 · etching; paper

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

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On the central square of Thessaloniki seven thousand citizens are slaughtered by soldiers. On the right in the background Emperor Theodosius I, who gives the order for the slaughter.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printmassacre ~ warThessaloniki
Credit lineKeizer Theodosius I laat zevenduizend bewoners van Thessaloniki afslachen. 1701. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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