Saint Benedict of Nursia, S. Benedictvs (title on object), Male founders of a religious order (series title), Saint Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order, looks over his shoulder at an image of the crucified Christ. In the background on the right is the visit of King Totila. The king of the Ostrogoths in Italy asks Benedict to receive his blessing. In the margin a Bible quote from Sir. 48 in Latin., print, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), after design by: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), publisher: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1563 - 1610, pape

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