Martyrdom of David and Levina

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 David and Levina

Description: The authorities of Ghent have David and Levina burned to death for their confession of their Anabaptist faith. After they have been severely burned extinguished, the crowd notices that David is, miraculously, still alive. The executioner then takes a fork and runs it through his bowels .

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