Passional Christi vnnd Antichristi , an annotated digital edition

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The pope sits at an elevated throne, receiving a diverse clerical audience. In contrast to Jesus, he is crowned in comfort by a pair of mitred bishops. His luxurious robes and tiara represent a level of luxury instead of torment. Once more his worldly power is manifest by a view out the door at left, where an army actively fires cannons and muskets to defend his privilege.