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

    Paintings visually reproduce a holy story and thus must be venerated with the same devotion



    Molanus argues that paintings are the visual reproduction of a written story, therefore they should receive the same devotion while venerated as the texts themselves.

    Conflict
    Visual tradition/Artistic model vs. written Tradition/History
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Established narrative ; Lives of the Fathers ; Martyrs

  • The Last Supper should not be depicted as a luxurious feast



    Molanus argues that paintings of Christ should serve as a model of honesty and religion, therefore painting the Last Supper full of luxuries constitutes an act of blasphemy.

    Conflict
    Sacred vs. profane imagery Style/manner
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Jesus Christ ; Last Supper ; Martyrs