The burning of George Wishart, 1546 (1577). Creator: Unknown.

The burning of George Wishart, 1546 (1577).  Creator: Unknown.

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The burning of George Wishart, 1546 (1577). Scottish religious reformer Wishart (1513-1546) is burned at the stake for preaching the Reformation doctrine. A man adds fuel to the fire, others watch and pray. From "...The description and chronicles of Scotland, ... till the yeare 1571" by Raphael Holinshed (London, 1577).


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. George Wishart: British: Scottish religious reformer, martyr
People Related
  1. Raphael Holinshed: English: Author, chronicler

Medium
  1. Woodcut

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

People Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4234x4208
File Size : 52,198kb


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  1. 1280000448
  1. 3-056-935
  1. 3056935

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