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Paul Heals the Man Who Could Not Walk
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Paul Heals the Man Who Could Not Walk

Jan Luyken · 1703 · 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 Acts 14:8-11. In Lystra the apostle Paul is surrounded by people asking for help or healing. With a gesture Paul heals the paralyzed feet of the man on crutches. The assembled crowd watches in admiration.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printdisabilities, deformations
Credit linePaulus geneest de man die niet kon lopen. 1703. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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