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The centurion of Capernaum begs Christ for help
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The centurion of Capernaum begs Christ for help

1593 · engraving; paper

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

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In Capernaum, a Roman centurion kneels before Christ, surrounded by his soldiers, asking him to heal his servant. Letters next to various elements of the scene correspond to the legend in the margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHoofdman van Kafarnaüm smeekt Christus om hulp. 1593. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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