Men with horns and tails dance around the fire they are condemned to be burnt alive on and spit at a prelate standing nearby. Etching.
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The condemned are probably followers of Ecclesiastes, an Old Testament book of wisdom literature that belongs to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the Ketvium (Writings). The book reflects the ideas of one who questioned the doctrine of retributive justice associated with the wisdom theology
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1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 12.3 x 15.1 cm
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Nouvelles Ecclesiastiques condamnées au feu. Prélat, toy qui devois ne jamais sortir d'Aix, pour ton propre repos et bien de la paix, lorsque tu fais bruler des ecrits respectables par l'inspiration des gens les plus pervers, on s'apercoit que tous les diables ne sont pas au font des enfers
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Wellcome Collection 43381i
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