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

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

    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.

    Conflict
    Nudity/Obscenity/Lasciviousness
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Indecent art ; Obscene art
  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    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