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The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. John the Evangelist

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving depicting a chaotic scene. A man is being lowered into a large pot or cauldron. The man in the pot appears to be surrounded by boiling water. Several people are gathered around, some holding weapons like spears and swords. A few are on horseback. In the background, there are buildings, including one with a dome. An angel is visible in the sky. The scene is framed by archways on either side. The text at the bottom reads "M. B. Ioannis Appos."

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567 × 893 px
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