Birds of Prey. The Will, 1876. Creator: Alexandre Struys.

Birds of Prey. The Will, 1876. Creator: Alexandre Struys.

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Birds of Prey. The Will, 1876. Anti-clerical painting, (alternative title: 'God is Dead'), which created a scandal when it was first shown. Jesuit priests manipulate a dying man. Struys' personal experience, of Jesuits persuading his uncle to sign over his possessions, fuelled this portrayal.

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  1. Alexandre Struys, attributed to: Belgian: Artist, painterSearch Wikipedia for Alexandre Struys
Medium
  1. Canvas
  2. Oil
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Religion & Belief Christianity

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Society & Culture Death & Burial

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4014x4960
File Size : 58,329kb

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  1. Q21741351
  1. GE-9682
  1. 1400001868
  1. 3-097-214
  1. 3097214
  1. Q21741351

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