Destruction of sacred places, Desolatio sacrorvm Locorvm (title on object), Sorrows of the world (series title), Men, women and children have gathered on the outskirts of the city. They took debris from the destroyed city. In the background the downfall of Jerusalem. The city is on fire and being plundered. In the margin Bible quotes from Dan. 9, Luke. 21 and Matt. 24 in Latin., print, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), after design by: Maerten de Vos, (mentioned on object), publisher: Johann Sadeler (I), (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1583, paper, engraving, height, 214 m

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