The seven-headed beast is worshipped by men of all nations, as told in the Book of Revelations. Engraving.

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24944i
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Bible. N.T. Book of Revelation 13. The ram (see Revelation 13.11) emerges from over the hill, underneath fire which it has conjured from heaven. A sceptre and a crown lie at the knees of the line of kings. Each of the seven heads of the beast wears a crown. The beast is often taken to represent the Roman empire

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1 print : line engraving ; image 11.4 x 15.3 cm

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Les habitans de la terre adorent la beste à sept testes qui blaspheme contre Dieu. Apoc. 13 Bears number: 112

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Wellcome Collection 24944i

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