Virtue of the Non -Supporters, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - Before 1619 print The Holy Thecla of iconium surrounded by a lion, a bear, a bull and a deer. In the background she is bound by soldiers on a mountain on a pole. However, the flames have no control over her. In the margin a two -way Bible quote from Sir. 51 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving the virgin martyr Thecla of Iconium; possible attributes: bear, (ball of) flames, lion, pillar, serpents. St. Thecla is tied to the stake, but the flames do not harm her. hoofed animals: deer. beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion

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