A Christian soldier burning his hand on an altar rather than offer incense to idols
Printmaker: Bosse, Abraham
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
State before lettering. Lettering in ink has been added to the octagonal frame, and in the soldier's speech bubble (a reference to Psalm 72:24, 'tenuisti manum dexteram meam…'). 'ABosse' added lower left.
Accession number: 30.I.4-189
Primary reference Number: 194407
BN Inventaire (17thC): 1165
Blum: 1356
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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