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

    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