Diacre Collection

The Martyrdom of St. Stephen
AII79524 The Martyrdom of St. Stephen by Cardi Cigoli, Ludovico (1559-1613); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Burial of St. Stephen (oil on canvas)
AGN95374 The Burial of St. Stephen (oil on canvas) by Saraceni, Carlo (1585-1620) (attr. to); 113x155.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London

St. Vincent and a Donor (oil on panel)
SCP36935 St. Vincent and a Donor (oil on panel) by Master of Archbishop Dalmau of Mur, (15th century); 185x117 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Charity of St. Lawrence
AII80647 The Charity of St. Lawrence by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 118x172 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

St. Andrew, St. Michael, St. Jerome and St. Lawrence (tempera on panel)
AII80608 St. Andrew, St. Michael, St. Jerome and St. Lawrence (tempera on panel) by Bicci di Lorenzo, (1373-1452); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany

Pope Sixtus II (d. 258) Confers the Diaconate on St. Lawrence (d. 258) from the Chapel of Nicholas V (fresco)
ALI242507 Pope Sixtus II (d.258) Confers the Diaconate on St. Lawrence (d.258) from the Chapel of Nicholas V (fresco) by Angelico

SS. Vincent of Saragossa, James and Eustace (oil on panel)
BAT95417 SS. Vincent of Saragossa, James and Eustace (oil on panel) by Pollaiuolo, Antonio (1432/3-1498) and Piero (1443-96) del; 172x179 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Madonna and Child with St. Anthony Abbot, St. John the Baptist, St. Lawrence and St
AII80543 Madonna and Child with St. Anthony Abbot, St. John the Baptist, St. Lawrence and St. Julian, 1404 (tempera on panel) by Gerini

Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1475 (tempera on panel)
AII80326 Coronation of the Virgin, c.1475 (tempera on panel) by Bicci, Neri di (1419-91); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

An Archbishop amongs his Choir, c. 875 AD (ivory panel)
FIT66083 An Archbishop amongs his Choir, c.875 AD (ivory panel) by Carolingian School (9th century); height: 33.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Codex 73 Abbot John offering the manuscript to St. Benedict (c. 480-c
XIR83897 Codex 73 Abbot John offering the manuscript to St. Benedict (c.480-c.550), abbot and founder of Montecassino, written by Deacon Paul, Italian, 915

Madonna and Child with St. Stephen and St. Ursula (tempera on panel)
AII80324 Madonna and Child with St. Stephen and St. Ursula (tempera on panel) by Mariotto di Nardo, (fl.1394-1424); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany

Diacre (colour litho)
2796767 Diacre (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diacre. Illustration for Histoire Generale Du Costume by R Jacquemin (Charles Delagrave)

St. James, St. Stephen and St. Peter
AII80321 St. James, St. Stephen and St. Peter by Minardi, Sebastiano (15th century); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, c. 1617 (oil on panel)
XIR91404 The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, c.1617 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: vision of God and Christ; ); Flemish

St. Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304), Protector of Lisbon, from the Altarpiece of St
XIR68571 St. Vincent of Saragossa (d.304), Protector of Lisbon, from the Altarpiece of St. Vincent, c.1495 (oil on panel) by Goncalves or Gonzalvez

Martyrdom of St. Stephen, 1745 (oil on canvas)
XIR39442 Martyrdom of St. Stephen, 1745 (oil on canvas) by Pierre, Jean Baptiste Marie (1713-89); 244x173 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille

Tarcisius, Christian Martyr, 1868 (marble)
XIR223279 Tarcisius, Christian Martyr, 1868 (marble) by Falguiere, Jean Alexandre Joseph (1831-1900); 64.5x140.7x59.9 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

St. Stephen before the Judges, from the Altarpiece of St. Stephen, c. 1470 (oil on panel)
XIR212972 St. Stephen before the Judges, from the Altarpiece of St. Stephen, c.1470 (oil on panel) by Pacher, Michael (1435-98); Musee d Art et d Archeologie, Moulins

The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1660 (oil on canvas)
BAL167049 The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1660 (oil on canvas) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 260.5x149 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

St. Stephen, 1320-25 (tempera on panel)
XAL230164 St. Stephen, 1320-25 (tempera on panel) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); 84x54 cm; Museo Horne, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Diacre: A Testament of Faith and Sacrifice in Art" In the realm of religious art, the figure of the diacre emerges as a symbol of unwavering devotion and selflessness. From ancient manuscripts to grand altarpieces, these captivating depictions unveil tales of martyrdom, miracles, and acts of charity. One such portrayal transports us to the 12th century, where an early fresco reveals "The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence" in the presence of Prefect Dacien. The scene unfolds with poignant intensity as flames lick at Lawrence's body while he remains resolute in his faith. Moving forward through time, we encounter a vellum manuscript known as Ms 450 fol. 1 which captures a miraculous event - "The Miracle of the Black Leg. " Here we witness SS. Cosmas and Damian grafting an Ethiopian man's leg onto Deacon Justinian's stump, showcasing divine intervention and healing power. Delving deeper into this narrative tapestry, we come across various renditions depicting St. Stephen's martyrdom and burial; each brushstroke conveying profound sorrow mingled with unyielding conviction. Amongst these sacred portrayals lies "The Beheading of St. Cosmas and St. Damian, " extracted from the predella panel within Annalena altarpiece dating back to c. 1434 – its tempera on panel technique breathing life into their ultimate sacrifice for their beliefs. Notably captured within oil on canvas is "The Burial of St. Stephen, " evoking solemnity as mourners bid farewell to this revered deacon who met his tragic fate defending his faith against persecution. While some artworks depict specific saints' martyrdoms or miracles associated with them like those found in Ms Lat 1156b fol. 171 from Marguerite d Orleans' Hours or even earlier works like "The Martyrdoms" (1573), others explore broader themes of charity and compassion. "The Charity of St.