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Pope and his retinue on horseback
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Pope and his retinue on horseback

Lucas Cranach (I) · 1521 - 1522 · houtsnede; paper

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

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The Pope leaves a city on horseback, riding at the head of a ceremonial procession with his retinue of clergy, including a bishop and cardinals. Two soldiers walk ahead. In the background on the right, hell is depicted with the damned souls in flames, and above them three demons fly. Book illustration in a rectangular frame with fine ornaments. The print is printed with multiple woodblocks. At the top of the sheet stands the half-title of the publication: und Antichristi, at the bottom stands the word Antichristus.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePaus en zijn gevolg te paard. 1521 - 1522. Lucas Cranach (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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