Canon C.
“
Let
thine eyes behold the
thing which is right,” orders Wisdom, “and keep thine heart
with all care.” For the bodily senses easily bring their
own impressions into the soul. Therefore we order that henceforth
there shall in no way be made pictures, whether they are in paintings
or in what way so ever, which attract the eye and corrupt the mind, and
incite it to the enkindling of base pleasures. And if any one
shall attempt to do this he is to be cut off.
Ancient Epitome of Canon C.
Pictures which induce impurity are not to be
painted. Whoso shall transgress shall be cut off.