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Gregory, an Arian bishop, is mistreated by opponents
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Gregory, an Arian bishop, is mistreated by opponents

Jan Luyken · 1701 · etching; paper

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

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In the foreground Gregory, an Arian bishop of Alexandria, is mistreated by the inhabitants of Alexandria. In the background his church is set on fire.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printon fire, ablazechurch (exterior)Alexandrië
Credit lineGregorius, een Ariaanse bisschop, wordt door tegenstanders mishandeld. 1701. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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