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  • 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