Book Title: Theatre des martyrs = Schau-Buhne der Martyrer : depuis la mort J. Christ jusqu' à present : représenté en tres belles tailles-douces / par le celebre graveur Jean Luyken

Author: Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712

Image Title: Martyrdom of Thomas

Description: Upon arriving in Calamina, a city in India, the Apostle Thomas manages to destroy the idol worshipped by the citizens of that city. Upon learning of this, the local priest accuses Thomas to the king, who then has Thomas thrown into a fiery furnace. The spears held by the priests are the instruments that they used to kill Thomas, as he remained untouched by the flames.

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