Martin Of Tours Collection

Saint Martin and a beggar, after 1650. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Worcestershire CCC (b/w photo)
8671620 Worcestershire CCC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worcestershire CCC)

St Martin is Knighted, 1312-1317. Artist: Simone Martini
St Martin is Knighted, 1312-1317. Scenes from the Life of St Martin in the Cappella di San Martino, Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Saint Martin and the beggar, 17th century (painting)
7352767 Saint Martin and the beggar, 17th century (painting) by Carlone, Giovanni Battista (1592-1677); Chiesa di San Martino di Paravanico, Ceranesi, Liguria, Italy; (add.info.: Artiste: Carlone)

Coronation of the Virgin, 1439-47 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146274 Coronation of the Virgin, 1439-47 circa, (tempera on wood) by Lippi, Fra Filippo (c.1406-69); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Coronation of the Virgin)

Madonna and Child enthroned with st Martin and st Rosalia, 1500 circa, (oil on wood)
7146785 Madonna and Child enthroned with st Martin and st Rosalia, 1500 circa, (oil on wood) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Equestrian statue of Saint-Martin of Tours, 15th century, Polychrome, Cathedral, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Laon
7243904 Equestrian statue of Saint-Martin of Tours, 15th century, Polychrome, Cathedral, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Laon, Hauts-de-France, Aisne, France by Unknown Artist

An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour)
7261280 An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (school of)

Equestrian statue of Saint-Martin of Tours, 15th century, Polychrome, Cathedral, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Laon
7243905 Equestrian statue of Saint-Martin of Tours, 15th century, Polychrome, Cathedral, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Laon, Hauts-de-France, Aisne, France by Unknown Artist

S Martin;s Swithun (engraving)
7182260s Martin;s Swithun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Martin;s Swithun)

Gregory of Tours from "True Portraits... "by Andre Thevet published in 1594
5668957 Gregory of Tours from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet published in 1594 by Thevet, Andre (1504-92); (add.info.: Gregory of Tours (538-594)

Saint Martin of Tours (chromolitho)
964067 Saint Martin of Tours (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Martin of Tours, a 9th-century depiction of the Bishop of Tours)

Saint Martin of Tours, German, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Martin of Tours, German, late 15th-early 16th century

Bishop with a Book, German, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Bishop with a Book, German, late 15th-early 16th century. Statue of Saint Martin of Tours

Plaque with St. Martin and the Beggar, French, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with St. Martin and the Beggar, French, 16th century

Saint Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Saint Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Legend in the life of Christian saint Martin of Tours:who cut his cloak in half and gave it to a beggar

Gateway of Battle Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of Battle Abbey, 1898. Partially ruined Benedictine abbey in Battle, East Sussex, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings, dedicated to St Martin of Tours and Grade I listed

Saint Martin, c. 1500. Creator: Greek icon
Saint Martin, c. 1500. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Knighting of Saint Martin by the Emperor Constantine, ca 1514. Creator: Orley
The Knighting of Saint Martin by the Emperor Constantine, ca 1514. Found in the Collection of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

Young Saint with a Sword (Saint Martin?), c. 1510. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Saint Martin and a beggar, c. 1608-1610. Artist: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)
Saint Martin and a beggar, c. 1608-1610. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Martin. Artist: Anonymous
Saint Martin. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Saint Martin Sharing his Cloak. Artist: Ferrer, Jaume (active 1430-1461)
Saint Martin Sharing his Cloak. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

The Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints Dominic, Martin and two Angels. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Saint Martin of Tours with Gottfried Werner von Zimmern and a beggar. Artist: Master of Messkirch (ca. 1500-1543)
Saint Martin of Tours with Gottfried Werner von Zimmern and a beggar. Found in the collection of Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe

Saint Martin Sharing his Cloak, c. 1440. Artist: Blasco de Granen (?-1459)
Saint Martin Sharing his Cloak, c. 1440. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

La vie et miracles de monseigneur saint Martin, 1496 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Saint Martin Healing a Possessed Man, c 17th century, (1903). Artist: Jacob Jordaens
Saint Martin Healing a Possessed Man, c 17th century. After a study in chalk and water colour by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). From The Studio Volume 29 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1903.]

Saint Martin and a Beggar, early 16th century. Artist: Giulio Romano
Saint Martin and a Beggar early 16th century. Giulio Romano (1499-1546). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

St Martin Renounces his Weapons, 1312-1317. Artist: Simone Martini
St Martin Renounces his Weapons, 1312-1317. Scenes from the Life of St Martin in the Cappella di San Martino, Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi

St Martins Dream, 14th century. Artist: Simone Martini
St Martins Dream, 14th century. St Martin of Tours (c316-397), Hungarian-born soldier and saint. He gave half his coat to a beggar in Amiens on a winters night

St Martin of Tours, 4th century (19th century). After converting to Christianity, St Martin (c316-397) lived as a hermit in France at Liguge near Poitiers

The Death of St. Martin, from the Life of St. Martin, c. 1322-26 (fresco)
XAL182643 The Death of St. Martin, from the Life of St. Martin, c.1322-26 (fresco) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi

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"Martin of Tours: A Saint's Legacy in Art" In the realm of religious art, Martin of Tours holds a prominent place as a beloved saint whose life and deeds have been immortalized through various masterpieces. One such painting, "Saint Martin and the Beggar, " created in the 17th century, captures a pivotal moment when Martin selflessly divides his cloak to clothe a destitute beggar. This act of compassion has become an enduring symbol of charity and kindness. Another notable artwork is the "Coronation of the Virgin, " painted between 1439-47. In this exquisite tempera on wood piece, Martin stands alongside other revered figures as they witness Mary's ascension to heavenly glory. His presence signifies his significant role within Christian iconography. The devotion towards St. Martin is further depicted in "Madonna and Child enthroned with St. Martin and St. Rosalia. " Painted around 1500, this oil on wood composition showcases Martin standing humbly beside the Madonna while holding his iconic attribute - a bishop's crozier - signifying his ecclesiastical authority. Moving beyond paintings, an impressive equestrian statue of Saint-Martin can be found at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon in France. Created during the 15th century using polychrome techniques, this magnificent sculpture portrays him mounted on horseback with an air of nobility and piety. Even older depictions exist; for instance, an illuminated miniature from a grand choral book dating back to the 14th century depicts St. Martin dividing his cloak once again – showcasing how deeply ingrained this act was within popular imagination. Furthermore, engravings like "S. Martin’s Swithun" or portraits like Gregory of Tours' image published by Andre Thevet in 1594 continue to perpetuate Saint-Martin's veneration across centuries.