Apotheosis of the martyrs of Gorkum, 1572, 1675 print Apotheosis of the martyrs of Gorkum, 1572. The monks and priests are introduced by angels to the Holy Trinity of Christ and God and the pigeon of the Holy Spirit. In the caption the titles and 2 verses of 4 lines in Latin. Manufactured on the occasion of the beatification of the Martelaren on November 24, 1675. Antwerp paper engraving nineteen friars of different orders are taken prisoner and hanged by 'Watergeuzen' (Beggars of the Sea) after the capture of Gorkum (in Holland). Martyrs of Gorkum - apotheosis, glory, triumph of male saint

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