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: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I Persecutes the Anabaptists

Description: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I (1503-1564 C.E.) institutes an empire-wide persecution of the Anabaptists, in the belief that they are dangerous to the state. In the background, Ferdinand’s men plunder the homes of Anabaptists and raze their towns and villages .

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