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The martyrdoms of three saints are represented in the centre of the picture. Also depicted is the Tower of Babel, and Saint Peter and Saint John healing a man. There is also a coat of arms featuring a jester's hand.
Title
An Allegory
Medium
oil on paper laid down on wood
Measurements
H 28.5 x W 38.5 cm
Accession number
44557i
Acquisition method
purchased by Henry S. Wellcome, c.1900–1936
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Emblema scripturistico-theologico-historico-heraldico-symbolico-Graeco-logogryphico-verbale ... AE