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The title page of Benedictus van Haeften's book "Regia via Crucis. Antwerpen"

Benedictus van Haeften17th Century

National Library of Lithuania

National Library of Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania

"Regia via Crucis" by Benedictine monk Benedict van Haeften. The book explains the essence of the Stations of the Cross and is accompanied by 38 emblematic engravings. The title page was designed by the famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens (1576-1640), and the engravings were engraved by Cornelis Galle (1576-1650). The book's title-page bears an inscription indicating that the book was acquired by the Trinitarian Monastery of Antakalnis in Vilnius in 1756

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  • Title: The title page of Benedictus van Haeften's book "Regia via Crucis. Antwerpen"
  • Creator: Benedictus van Haeften
  • Date Created: 17th Century
  • Location Created: Antwerpen, Belgium
  • Type: Printed book
  • Rights: Public Domain
National Library of Lithuania

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