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Vision of Saint Theresa with the drowning death of Ignatius of Azevedo
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Vision of Saint Theresa with the drowning death of Ignatius of Azevedo

François Spierre · 1649 - 1681 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Theresa sees Ignatius of Azevedo and 39 other Jesuits thrown overboard by Calvinist pirates. Above them their ascent to heaven is visible.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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print(ascent into) heavenpirate(ship)falling overboard
Credit lineVisioen van de heilige Theresa met daarin de verdrinkingsdood van Ignatius van Azevedo. 1649 - 1681. François Spierre. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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