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Ancient images can stimulate immoral behaviour
Molanus condemns pagan images, like that of Jupiter and Danae, because people can imitate their immoral behaviour.
Conflict
Nudity/Obscenity/Lasciviousness Sacred vs. profane imagery Mention
Leuven, 1617
Subject
Dana ; Jupiter ; Pagan Gods 
The unworthiness of the pagan gods comes forward in their appearance
Molanus condemns and ridicules the pagan gods and names several of them: Vulcan, Apollo, Saturn, Diana, Mercury, Pan, June, and Neptune.
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Monstrosity/Unacceptable configuration Mention
Leuven, 1617
Subject
Aesculapius ; Apollo ; Diana ; Diana of Ephesus ; Janus ; Juno ; Jupiter ; Mercury ; Neptune ; Pagan Gods ; Pan ; Saturn ; Vulcan Paintings that steer people in the way of impiety and vice should be prevented by the leaders of the people
Molanus condemns the introduction of elements into paintings that could lead people to sinful behaviour.
Conflict
Heretical image Sacred vs. profane imagery Mention
Leuven, 1617
Subject
impiety ; Jesus Christ ; Jupiter ; vice 