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Pestecholera12
Title
Execution by burning at the stake
Caption
Execution by burning at the stake. Persons accused of spreading plague were dealt with summarily, and the slightest suspicion was enough for someone to be condemned by a frightened populace. From Sebastian Munster 'Cosmographia Universalis', Basle, 1552
Date
16th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_302
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,0Mb (4,2Mb) / 16,6in x 11,7in / 4988 x 3507 (300dpi)