Martyrdom Collection (page 9)

Scene of a martyrdom. Drawing by Perugino, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Martyrdom of the saints Cosma and Damian; painting by Fra Angelico. National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bas reliefs with scenes from the life of Saint Catherine by Giovanni and Pacio da Firenze. Church of Saint Clare, Naples. Naples Church of Saint Clare Low Relief, Basrelief Middle Ages, Europe

The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, embroidery designed by Antonio di Jacopo di Antonio Benci, said Pollaiolo (1431-1498), Museum of the Opera del Duomo of S

The martyrdom of St. Stephen, drawing by Luca Cambiaso, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, in the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Detail of the bronze Filarete Door, or Main Door, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance

Saint Christina's altarpiece, in glazed terracotta, at Saint Christina's Collegiate Church in Bolsena. Two scenes from the Saint's martyrdom are shown in the predella

Bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the life of St. Catherine, by Giovanni and Pacio da Firenze, in the Church of Santa Chiara, Naples

Right portal of the portico of St. Martin's Cathedral, in Lucca. Lucca Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII sec

Martyrdom Scene on the Baptismal Font by Andrea Ferrucci da Maiano found in Pistoia's Cathedral. Pistoia Cathedral High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, drawing by Alonso Cano, found in the Room of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Drawing with the martyrdom of St. Sebastian; Jacopo Bellini, British Museum, London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Martyrdom of Saint Paul, detail of Main door of St. Peter, bronze, Antonio Di Pietro Averlino said Filaret (1400 ca.-1469), Basilica of St

Martyrdom of Saint Peter, detail of Main door of St. Peter, bronze, Antonio Di Pietro Averlino said Filaret (1400 ca.-1469), Basilica of St

Sixtus II led to martyrdom, stucco, Giacomo Serpotta (1656-1732), wall, Oratorio di San Lorenzo, Palermo Palermo Oratorio di S

A martyred female saint and two angels. Drawing by Sodoma, in the Royal Library of Turin Turin Royal Palace Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

St. Lawrence. Preparatory drawing by Gaudenzio Ferrari, preserved in the Royal Library, Royal Palace, Turin, Piedmont Turin Royal Palace, Royal Library Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

The martyring of St. Peter: miniature of the Rovere Missal. Work by Francesco Marmitta preserved in the Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Illumination Early

The martyring of St. Thomas: miniature of the Rovere Missal. Work by Francesco Marmitta preserved in the Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Illumination Early

Ark of Beato Bertrando, sculpted for conserving the relics of Ss. Ermagora and Fortunato, Cathedral, Udine. Udine Cathedral Ark Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Plate in painted ceramic representing the Martyrdom of St. Cecile. The work is preserved in the Gallery and Medieval and Modern Museum in Arezzo

Statue representing St. Sebastian. Terracotta by an anonymous artist from the Tuscan sixteenth century preserved in the Church of S. Giovanni Evangelista at Montelupo, province of Florence

Martyring of the Franciscan, detail of the pulpit of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence; work by Benedetto da Maiano

Illuminated page with a scene from the martyring of the apostles, work by the French school of the XV century located in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris

The martyr of San Evasio; high-relief attributed to Bambaia, conserved in the sacristy of the Cathedral of San Evasio at Monferrato Casale, Alessandria Casale Monferrato Cathedral of San Evasio

14th century bas-relief with stories from the life of St. Catherine, located in the Church of Santa Caterina, in Venice Venice Church of Santa Caterina Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages

Painted wooden statue of St. Sebastian. Work by Silvestro dell'Aquila, conserved in the Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo

Lunette adorned with a high relief representing the Beheading of St. Regolo; right Portal of the Cathedral of S.Martino, Lucca

Martyrdom of St. Peter of Verona (c.41v): illuminated letter of the Antiphonary 558, by Fra Angelico for the Monastery of San Domenico, now in the Monastery of San Marco

Small chest of St. Fausta, taken from Limoges. Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Casket, Reliquary Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria; terracotta relief by the workshop of Della Robbia. Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Relief Renaissance

Preaching and martyrdom of St. Stephen, lunette of the southern portal, called of St. Stephen, done by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil

Bas-relief in bronze with the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, work in the Accademiz di Belle Arti "Pietro Vannucci" of Perugia Perugia Accademia di Belle Arti Low Relief

Stories of Abraham: Abraham hosting three angels and The Sacrifice of Isaac, mosaic, Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of S

Two panels depicting Martyrs and Two Saints, work by Piatti and dell'Amadeo, refitted by Luigi Voghera in the pulpit located in the Duomo of Cremona Cremona Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief

The martyrdom of St. Peter, close-up of the bronze portal built by Antonio Averlino, called "Il Filarete", St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St

Martyrdom of St. Paul, close-up of the bronze portal built by Antonio Averlino, called "Il Filarete", St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St

The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, bronze base-relief by Pietro Tacca, Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio, Florence Florence Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio Low Relief

The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving)
1578227 The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: Martin Luther: Preface to the Revelation of John ( 1522)

Saint Livier. Creator: Jacques Callot
Saint Livier

Saint Sebastian, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Saint Sebastian, ca. 1435-1491

The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha, ca 1619. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca. 1585-ca. 1658)
The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha, ca 1619. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

William Tyndale, (1943). Creator: Unknown
William Tyndale, (1943). Undated portrait of a man, previously believed to be English translator and martyr William Tyndale (c1494-1536). Tyndale set out to translate the Bible into common English

Study for La belle jardiniere, ca 1506-1507. Creator: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Study for La belle jardiniere, ca 1506-1507. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Englishwoman martyred by the Chinese, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Englishwoman martyred by the Chinese, 1930. Une Anglaise Martyrisee Par Des Chinois. A terrified woman is restrained as her fingers are cut off with a knife on a wooden block

Saint Christopher as Cynocephaly. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

WW1 - Return of the body of Heroine Nurse Edith Cavell into Dover Harbour on the R class destroyer HMS Rowena on 14th May 1919. Date: 1919

Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Argenta S. Giorgio Italy
Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Argenta S. Giorgio, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Built during period of Ravennas influence, dating back to the 6th century

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"Martyrdom: A Testament of Faith and Sacrifice" In the hallowed halls of St Albans Abbey in 1802, a profound sense lingers, echoing the stories of those who gave their lives for their beliefs. As we gaze upon Fra Angelico's masterpiece depicting St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon in the mid-15th century, we are reminded of the courage and devotion that led these early Christian martyrs to face persecution with unwavering resolve. The canvas comes alive with "The Young Martyr" painted by an unknown artist in 1855. The haunting beauty captured on this oil painting tells a tale of innocence lost as a young soul embraces martyrdom rather than renouncing her faith. Similarly, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's "La Jeune Martyre" from the same year portrays another young martyr whose tragic fate serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made throughout history. "The Burning Of Cranmer, " depicted around 1850, transports us to a time when religious conflicts ran deep. This chilling scene reminds us that even prominent figures like Thomas Cranmer were not exempt from persecution for their beliefs. As we delve into historical engravings such as "St George's Battle with the Dragon" published in 1882 or posters warning against illegal oaths from 1834 onwards, we witness how martyrdom extended beyond religious contexts. These depictions reveal individuals standing firm against oppression and injustice at great personal cost. Engravings like "St. Cornelius" and portraits such as William Tyndale's capture moments frozen in time where steadfastness prevailed over fear. They serve as testaments to those who dared challenge societal norms and paid dearly for it. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' depiction of St George slaying the dragon further exemplifies martyrdom through its allegorical nature. It symbolizes triumph over evil forces that seek to suppress truth and freedom.