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The martyrdom of seventy Protestants in Rome: A man kneels outside a prison, having the executioner covering his eyes with his hands and is about to have his throat cut while monks avert their eyes in horror. Etching by Dodd.
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The martyrdom of seventy Protestants in Rome: A man kneels outside a prison, having the executioner covering his eyes with his hands and is about to have his throat cut while monks avert their eyes in horror. Etching by Dodd.

Dodd

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Lettering: Engraved for the Revd. Dr. Southwell's New Book of Martyrs. A view of the martyrdom of seventy Protestants, who were brought singly out of prison blindfolded, and had their throats cut by order of the Pope at Rome. Dodd delin.

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