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Paintings should not provoke carnal pleasures
Molanus argues that impudence in paintings should be avoided since it stimulates carnal desires instead of devotion.
Conflict
Indecency/Impropriety Nudity/Obscenity/Lasciviousness Mention
Leuven, 1617
Subject
Indecent art Sacred and profane paintings that promote indecency should be prohibited
Molanus calls for the prohibition of sacred and profane paintings that deliberately discuss, recount or teach indecent or obscene matters, like is the case for books.
Magistrates should take action against indecent art in public places
Molanus calls for the removal of lascivious art from public areas by worldly authorities.
Conflict
Indecency/Impropriety Nudity/Obscenity/Lasciviousness Mention
Leuven, 1617
Subject
Indecent art