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

    Condemnation of profane art



    Molanus condemns collecting and the display of profane statues as a sin.

    Conflict
    Derision/Blasphemy Sacred vs. profane imagery
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    idolatry ; Pagan art
  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    Idols should not be used as artistic motifs



    Molanus condemns pagan artworks as idols that need to be abolished but also emphasises that what is allowed in writing is also allowed in art.

    Conflict
    Heretical image Sacred vs. profane imagery
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    idolatry
  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    The use of religious images is not only spread among catholics



    Molanus counters the critique by protestants on the use of images in the Catholic Church, affirming these are legitimate contrary to the medals of reformers they carry themselves.

    Conflict
    Iconoclasm/Critic to image cult
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    idolatry
  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    Idols should not be used as inspiration for engravings



    Molanus condemns images depicting idols and other heretic symbols.

    Conflict
    Heretical image
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    idolatry