Persecution in Poitou

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: Persecution in Poitou

Description: A depiction of Christians persecuted in Poitou by the steward de Marillac. Christians are shown being force-fed a liquid through a funnel, having their hands placed in boiling water, and having smoke from long pipes blown in their faces.

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