The Torment and Humiliation of John of Cordova

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: The Torment and Humiliation of John of Cordova

Description: On the testimony of false witnesses, a judge of Cordova accuses John of insulting the prophet Muhammad. As part of John’s punishment, the judge has him severely whipped, placed backwards on a donkey, and led through the streets of the city, to John’s humiliation.

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