The Death of Sapphira', 1654-1656, Oil on canvas. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter. Ananias and his wife Sapphira, were members of the early Christian Church in Jerusalem. According to the 'Acts of the Apostles' they lied to the Apostles about t

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Size: 5400px × 3275px
Photo credit: © Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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