Christian Martyr Collection

Saint Sebastian is thrown into the Cloaca Maxima, 1612. Creator: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
Saint Sebastian is thrown into the Cloaca Maxima, 1612. Found in the Collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint Sebastian, 1911-1912. Creator: Stenner, Hermann (1891-1914)
Saint Sebastian, 1911-1912. 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

Saints Cosmas and Damian, c. 1620-1630. Creator: Caracciolo, Giovanni Battista (1578-1635)
Saints Cosmas and Damian, c. 1620-1630. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Saint Christopher, 1490. Creator: Massys, Quentin (1466-1530)
Saint Christopher, 1490. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Martyrdom of Saints Cosmas and Damian (Predella of the Annalena Altarpiece), c. 1440. Found in the collection of the San Marco, Florence

Saint Lawrence Receiving the Treasures of the Church from Pope Sixtus II, c. 1448. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c. 1616-1618. Creator: Ribera, José, de (1591-1652)
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Santacroce, Girolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Crucifixion between Saints Jerome and Christopher, c. 1473-1475. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino (1454-1513)
The Crucifixion between Saints Jerome and Christopher, c. 1473-1475. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

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

Saint Lucy, c. 1510 (engraving)
883326 Saint Lucy, c.1510 (engraving) by Master I.I.C.A. (fl.c.1500-1510); 19.7x16.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Lucia of Syracuse (283-304)

The walled city carried by St. Blaise (oil on panel) (detail) (see 136814)
JB136815 The walled city carried by St. Blaise (oil on panel) (detail) (see 136814) by Bozidarovic, Nikola (1460-1517/18); Dominican Convent, Dubrovnik

SS. Blaise and Paul (oil on panel)
JB136814 SS. Blaise and Paul (oil on panel) by Bozidarovic, Nikola (1460-1517/18); Dominican Convent, Dubrovnik, Croatia; (add.info.: the patron saint of Dubrovnik; locally known as St Vlaho; St)

The Meeting of St. Ignatius of Antioch (d. c. 107 AD) and St. Polycarp of Smyrna (c. 69-c)
ALI174896 The Meeting of St. Ignatius of Antioch (d.c.107 AD) and St. Polycarp of Smyrna (c.69-c.155 AD) (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Triga, Giacomo (1675-1746); San Clemente, Rome

Window depicting St. Blaise listening to his condemnation
MMT238226 Window depicting St. Blaise listening to his condemnation, Ile de France Workshop (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

The Reverend Arthur Tooth, The Christian Martyr, 10 February 1877, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611743 The Reverend Arthur Tooth, The Christian Martyr, 10 February 1877, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Cosmas, c. 1544. Creator: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)
Saint Cosmas, c. 1544. Found in the Collection of Collection Alana, Newark

Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, Between 1534 und 1540. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Nagasaki, Kyushu Region, Japan, Asia; Site Of The 26 Christian Martyrs

Christian martyrs in the Colosseum, Early 1860s. Artist: Flavitski, Konstantin Dmitrievich (1830-1866)
Christian martyrs in the Colosseum, Early 1860s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Architecture and Art, Rybinsk

Saint Christopher. (From: Livre d heures a l usage de Rome), Between 1409 and 1419. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Saint Christopher, 1490s. Found in the Collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Saint Christopher facing to the Right, 1521. Private Collection

Saint Lawrence, 1710. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Fourteen Helpers in Need, ca 1505-1508. Found in the collection of Marienkirche, Torgau

Saint Christopher, ca 1478. Found in the Collection of National Gallery, London

Saint Christopher (After Hieronymus Bosch), Late 15th cen.. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Christopher as Cynocephaly, 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Christopher as Cynocephaly, 17th century. Found in the collection of Museum of History and Art, Cherepovets

The Beheading of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, c. 1440. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
The Beheading of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, c. 1440. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Saints Cosmas, Damian and Pantaleon. Artist: Master of Cologne (active ca 1500)
Saints Cosmas, Damian and Pantaleon. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Virgin of Cristobal Colon. Artist: Anonymous
The Virgin of Cristobal Colon. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Saint Lawrence. Artist: Cavallino, Bernardo (1616-1656)
Saint Lawrence. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Saint Lawrence. Artist: Moretti, Cristoforo (active 1451-1485)
Saint Lawrence. Found in the collection of Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Triptych of Willem Moreel, 1484. Artist: Memling, Hans (1433 / 40-1494)
Triptych of Willem Moreel, 1484. Found in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Saint Lawrence, ca 1430. Artist: Zaortiga, Bonanat (active 15th century)
Saint Lawrence, ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Saint Christopher, 1490s. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
Saint Christopher, 1490s. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Landscape with Saint Christopher, ca 1524. Artist: Patinir, Joachim (ca. 1480-1524)
Landscape with Saint Christopher, ca 1524. Found in the collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

Panel of the Heller Altar depicting St. Laurence. Artist: Grunewald, Matthias (ca 1470-1528)
Panel of the Heller Altar depicting St. Laurence. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Panel of the Heller Altar depicting St. Cyriacus. Artist: Grunewald, Matthias (ca 1470-1528)
Panel of the Heller Altar depicting St. Cyriacus. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Saint Matthew the Apostle (From the Deesis range), 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Matthew the Apostle (From the Deesis range), 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

Saint Christopher, 1559. Artist: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (ca. 1510-1592)
Saint Christopher, 1559. Found in the collection of the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana

Saint Lawrence, 1650s. Artist: Castello, Valerio (1624-1659)
Saint Lawrence, 1650s. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence, 1609. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence, 1609. Found in the collection of the San Lorenzo, Palermo

The Virgin Mary with the Apostles and Other Saints (Panel from Fiesole San Domenico Altarpiece), c. 1423-1424. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs (Panel from Fiesole San Domenico Altarpiece), c. 1423-1424. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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"Christian Martyrs: A Testament of Faith and Sacrifice" In the realm of religious history, Christian martyrs have left an indelible mark on the faith, embodying unwavering devotion and courage in the face of persecution. From Saint Lucy's steadfastness to St. Stephen's stoning, their stories resonate through time. The engraving of Saint Lucy transports us to c. 1510, capturing her serene countenance despite her tragic fate. The stone pillar depicted in "The Stoning of St. Stephen" serves as a chilling reminder of his brutal execution for proclaiming his beliefs. "The Decapitation of St. Fabian, " portrayed with meticulous detail on an oil panel, showcases the ultimate sacrifice made by this martyr who fearlessly defended Christianity until his last breath. An engraving reveals "Four Methods of Torture Used On the Primitive Martyrs, " offering a glimpse into the unimaginable suffering endured by early followers for their unwavering commitment to Christ. Stunningly depicted in oil on panel, we witness St. Blaise carrying a walled city—a symbol not only of physical strength but also spiritual fortitude against oppression. In another captivating scene captured on canvas, we witness "The Meeting of St. Ignatius Antioch and St. Polycarp Smyrna. " These two revered figures from different regions unite in solidarity against persecution—inspiring generations to come. A stained-glass window portrays St. Blaise listening intently to his condemnation—an image that encapsulates both resignation and defiance faced by countless martyrs throughout history. Even in more recent times, like Reverend Arthur Tooth depicted humorously in Vanity Fair cartoon (1877), modern-day martyrs continue to emerge—standing firm amidst societal challenges while upholding their beliefs with unyielding resolve. Artistic brilliance shines through Bronzino's portrayal of "Saint Cosmas, " radiating divine grace amid turbulent times—a testament to the enduring power of faith.