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Arabic Kufic calligraphy, A passage from the Qur'an

The stoning to death of the two elders who had falsely accused Susanna. Engraving.

Four cherubs shout out to God requests to punish the four worst sins of mankind: murder, sodomy, oppression of the poor, and failure to pay due wages. Engraving attributed to T. Galle, 1601.

The wrath of God is aroused against murderers, sodomites, oppressors and swindlers. Engraving attributed to T. Galle, 1601.

Remembering and disremembering the dead : posthumous punishment, harm and redemption over time / Floris Tomasini.

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The stoning to death of the two elders who had falsely accused Susanna. Engraving.

The wrath of God is aroused against murderers, sodomites, oppressors and swindlers. Engraving attributed to T. Galle, 1601.

Arabic Kufic calligraphy, A passage from the Qur'an

Remembering and disremembering the dead : posthumous punishment, harm and redemption over time / Floris Tomasini.

Four cherubs shout out to God requests to punish the four worst sins of mankind: murder, sodomy, oppression of the poor, and failure to pay due wages. Engraving attributed to T. Galle, 1601.