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Images from the John Foxe’s Acts and Monuments
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Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library and Ohio State University Libraries Description: George Scherrer lies decapitated on what appears to be a stage. He is bleeding profusely and his arms are crossed. The executioner, who stands to the right of him, appears to be pleased with his work and waves to the crowd of onlookers below him. Several buildings appear in the background of t... -
Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library and Ohio State University Libraries Description: “The description of the burning of Iohn [John] Hus, contrary to the safe conduct granted unto him.” John Hus stands chained to a stake surrounded by stacked bundles of straw. According to the text surrounding the image, Hus’ hat is called a “Crown of Paper” and is being used to commit his soul u...