John of Leiden, Dutch Anabaptist leader, 16th century

John of Leiden, or Johan Beukelszoon (1509-1536), Dutch Anabaptist leader and martyr. After execution, his corpse was placed in an iron basket and hung from St. Lambert's Church. John Bokelszoon, John of Leyden. Woodcut from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836

1836 Extraordinary Henry Piercy Incident Martyr Marvel New York The Cabinet Of Curiosities Wonders Of The World Displayed Woodblock

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