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  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    The contemplation of images from antiquity can pull us away from our own sins



    Molanus referes to the contemporary custom of the use of ancient images to contemplate one’s own behaviour and their value for keeping people away from sins.

    Conflict
    Confirmation of iconographic tradition Sacred vs. profane imagery
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Ancient images
  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    Paintings are living scripture and also of great use to the educated to avoid sins



    Molanus discusses another time the usefulness of ancient images to those who have fallen into sin or who run the risk of doing so, this is also true for the educated.

    Conflict
    Confirmation of iconographic tradition Sacred vs. profane imagery
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Ancient images