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

Reference:
24944i
  • Pictures
  • Online

Available online

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

Public Domain Mark

You can use this work for any purpose without restriction under copyright law. Read more about this licence.

Credit

The seven-headed beast is worshipped by men of all nations, as told in the Book of Revelations. Engraving. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Selected images from this work

View 1 image

About this work

Description

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

Physical description

1 print : line engraving ; image 11.4 x 15.3 cm

Lettering

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

Reference

Wellcome Collection 24944i

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link