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Death by burning
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Laurence, John, -1555
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Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library and Ohio State University Libraries Description: John Laurence is seated and chained to a chair while flames surround him and a dark cloud of smoke hovers above him. Small children with tears streaming down their faces, run about the fire in the foreground of the image. Laurence has his arms extended upward and is surrounded by a crowd of sol... -
Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library and Ohio State University Libraries Description: In anticipation of his imminent execution, Laurence raises his arms. Soldiers bring faggots for the fire and children observe, while other soldiers observe from the rear. The martyrdom occurs at Colchester in Essex. Foxe praises the children for praying for Laurence and attributes such a response...