Martyr Collection (page 7)

Wing of a triptych: Saint Afra at the stake, c. 1497. Creator: Master of Augsburg (active ca 1497)
Wing of a triptych: Saint Afra at the stake, c. 1497. Private Collection

St. Sebastian. Creator: Perugino
St. Sebastian, Unknown date

he Martyrdom of St Lawrence. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck
he Martyrdom of St Lawrence

St Margaret, 1524. Creator: Ortolano
St Margaret, 1524

Matthew the Evangelist with Benefactor, 1516-1547. Creator: Perino del Vaga
Matthew the Evangelist with Benefactor, 1516-1547

St Catherine of Alexandria, 1495-1532. Creators: Leonardo da Vinci, Bernardino Luini
St Catherine of Alexandria, 1495-1532

Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Page from a Book of Hours

Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels, late 15th century. This small-scale panel painting depicts the Virgin and Child flanked by the Archangels Michael

Martyrdom of a Christian saint, 1497. Creator: Master of Anne de Bretagne
Martyrdom of a Christian saints, 1497. Illustration from a Book of Hours. Latin text: Initium sancti evangelii secundum Johannem

Scenes from the Life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c1430-1450. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c1430-1450. This three-part panel was originally part of a large altarpiece whose central image probably represented Saint Catherine with

Saint Paul, 1645-1655. Creator: Pieter Hermansz Verelst
Saint Paul, 1645-1655

St James the Greater, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
St James the Greater, c17th century

St Christopher with the Christ Child, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
St Christopher with the Christ Child, 17th century

St Barbara, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
St Barbara, 16th century

The Martyred St. Catherine of Alexandria with Angels, 1625-1650. Creator: Unknown
The Martyred St. Catherine of Alexandria with Angels, 1625-1650

Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence, c.1504. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence, c.1504. Private Collection

Scene from the Martyrdom of St. Andrew, 1758. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Deshays
Scene from the Martyrdom of St. Andrew, 1758. Saint Andrew, Brought by His Tormentors, Refuses to Worship the Pagan Gods

Female martyr saint, c14th century. Creator: Unknown
Female martyr saint, c14th century

Catherine of Alexandria, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Catherine of Alexandria, unknown date

Jeanne d'Arc sauvant la France (Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt), 1916. Creator: Abbéma, Louise (1853-1927)
Jeanne d'Arc sauvant la France (Portrait de Sarah Bernhardt), 1916. Private Collection

Martyr, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Martyr, c17th century

John the Baptist, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
John the Baptist, c17th century

Apostle Saint James the Great. Creator: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Apostle Saint James the Great. Private Collection

The Martyrs of Japan, 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrs of Japan, 1628

The Breton Martyrdom, c1900-1950. Artist: Elisabeth Sonrel
The Breton Martyrdom, 1874-1953

The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy, c.1505-c.1510. Creator: Master of the Figdor Deposition
The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy, c.1505-c.1510

Plate 7 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Plate 7 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793

Eleazer killed by Antiochus, 1591. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Eleazer killed by Antiochus, 1591. From Triumphus Martyrum, plate 12

St Sebastian, 1470-1490. Creator: Francesco Bonsignori
St Sebastian, 1470-1490

St Sebastian Nursed by Irene and her Helpers, 1630-1638. Creator: Jacques Blanchard
St Sebastian Nursed by Irene and her Helpers, 1630-1638

The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, 1709. Creator: Francesco Trevisani
The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, 1709. The most prominent cardinal in Rome ordered this painting as a gift for a French minister and his wife, whose name, Catherine Felicite

Miracle de St. Clement, 1869-1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
Miracle de St. Clement, 1869-1925

St. Paraskeve Pyatnitsa, unknown date. Creator: Unknown
St. Paraskeve Pyatnitsa, unknown date

St Sebastian, 1655-1665. Creator: Juan Carreno de Miranda
St Sebastian, 1655-1665

Saints Christophorus and Erasmus, each with a coat of arms, 1510-1550. Creator: Sebald Beham
Saints Christophorus and Erasmus, each with a coat of arms, 1510-1550. Erasmus is holding his entrails wound on a windlass. Possibly by Hans Sebald Beham

Saint Cecilia, Second Quarter of the 17th century. Creator: De Rosa (Annella di Massimo), Diana (1602-1643)
Saint Cecilia, Second Quarter of the 17th century. Private Collection

Saint Cyriacus refuses Idolatry (Cyriacus altar from St. Kunibert in Cologne), after 1532. Private Collection

Saint Cyriacus is led to Prison (Cyriacus altar from St. Kunibert in Cologne), after 1532. Private Collection

Pope Marcellus ordains Cyriacus as a Deacon (Cyriacus altar from St. Kunibert in Cologne), after 153 Creator: Bruyn
Pope Marcellus ordains Cyriacus as a Deacon (Cyriacus altar from St. Kunibert in Cologne), after 1532. Private Collection

The Explosion of Gunboat nr 2, under Command of Jan van Speijk, off Antwerp, 5 February 1831, 1832

L'Exposition des oeuvres d'art mutilees ou provenant des regions devastees... 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'Exposition des oeuvres d'art mutilees ou provenant des regions devastees; Tete et fragments du Saint Tarcisius, de Falguiere (chateau de Gerbeviller), 1916

Saint Sebastian, c.1460. Creator: Master ES
Saint Sebastian, c.1460

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1500-1530. Creator: Francesco Zaganelli
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1500-1530

Saint Ignatius of Antioch, 1460-1499. Creator: Anon
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, 1460-1499

Saint Sebastian, 1460-1499. Creator: Anon
Saint Sebastian, 1460-1499

Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Creator: Anon
Death of St Cecilia, c.1600. Copy after Hieronymus Wierix

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Other Title(s): The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, with two Dominican Nuns

Saint Agatha Visited in Prison by Saint Peter, c. 1650. Creator: Bellis, Antonio de (c. 1616-c. 1660)
Saint Agatha Visited in Prison by Saint Peter, c. 1650. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

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"Martyr: A Glimpse into the Lives of Saints and Heroes" In the realm of religious art, martyrdom has been a recurring theme that captivates viewers with its profound symbolism and tales of sacrifice. From St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon in the mid-15th century to Byzantine icons depicting Saints Sergius and Bacchus, these artworks transport us back in time to witness moments of unwavering faith. One such portrayal is found in an exquisite tempera on panel painting titled "Icon of St. John the Baptist. " This piece captures the essence of martyrdom as it depicts John's steadfast commitment to his beliefs, even in the face of persecution. Moving forward through history, we encounter scenes like burning crosses at Lewes' annual bonfire night parade or Annibale Carracci's powerful depiction of "The Stoning of St. Stephen. " These images remind us that martyrdom extends beyond religious contexts; it encompasses those who stand up for their convictions against all odds. Artistic masterpieces also shed light on lesser-known martyrs like Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna or Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine. Their portraits serve as poignant reminders that martyrdom can take various forms – from political struggles to personal sacrifices made for a greater cause. "The Burning Of Cranmer, " another evocative artwork, transports us to 16th-century London where Thomas Cranmer faced execution for his Protestant beliefs. This chilling scene reminds us that martyrs often pay the ultimate price for challenging societal norms. Yet amidst these somber depictions, there are glimpses of hope and triumph. Perugino's masterpiece "Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter" portrays a momentous event where divine authority is bestowed upon one man despite imminent danger lurking ahead—a testament to resilience even in times when martyrdom seems inevitable. Finally, we turn our attention towards Mint Street Workhouse, a place where countless individuals endured unimaginable hardships.