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S. Jaques le Majeur; Apotre, decapité a Jerusalem, A. 45

Apostel Iacobus Major in Ierusalem enthaupt, A. 45
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712
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An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint James the Greater. The image shows James kneeling, blindfolded and with hands held in prayer, as a soldier prepares to decapitate him.

Date Issued or Published
1685
1698
Subject - Topic/Names
Martyrs
Martyrdom
Death
Beheading
Executions and executioners
Apostles
Saints
James, the Greater, Saint
Subject - Geographic
Jerusalem
Subject - Time Period
Seventeenth century
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The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
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P_300000290578_P013
Title
S. Jaques le Majeur; Apotre, decapité a Jerusalem, A. 45
Alternative Title
Apostel Iacobus Major in Ierusalem enthaupt, A. 45
Date Issued or Published
1685
1698
Description
An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint James the Greater. The image shows James kneeling, blindfolded and with hands held in prayer, as a soldier prepares to decapitate him.
Creator
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712
Publisher
Aa, Pieter van der, 1659-1733
Place of Publication
Leiden (Netherlands)
Primary Language
French
German
Subject - Topic/Names
Martyrs
Martyrdom
Death
Beheading
Executions and executioners
Apostles
Saints
James, the Greater, Saint
Subject - Geographic
Jerusalem
Subject - Time Period
Seventeenth century
Extent/Dimensions
1 image
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
engravings (prints)
Source
Theatre des martyrs = Schau-Buhne der Martyrer : depuis la mort J. Christ jusqu' à present : représenté en tres belles tailles-douces
Local Call Number
1698 LUIK
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
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1685
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