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Martyr Collection (#3)

"Martyr: A Glimpse into the Lives of Saints and Heroes" In the realm of religious art

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse

The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse. Simon Iv De Montfort, Seigneur De Montfort-L amaury, 5Th Earl Of Leicester, 1160 To1218

Background imageMartyr Collection: Jan Hus, C. 1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer

Jan Hus, C. 1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer
Jan Hus, C.1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Apostle Simon. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

The Apostle Simon. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Apostle Simon. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Philip the Apostle. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

Saint Philip the Apostle. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Philip the Apostle. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Sebastian, ca 1459. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)

Saint Sebastian, ca 1459. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Saint Sebastian, ca 1459. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Statue. Facade of

Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Statue. Facade of
Saint James the Great (1st century-44). Apostle and martyr. Baroque statue. Facade of Monastery of Saint John of Poyo. Galice. Spain

Background imageMartyr Collection: Parish church and Carrick Roads, Falmouth, Cornwall

Parish church and Carrick Roads, Falmouth, Cornwall
Parish church of King Charles the Martyr and Carrick Roads (waterway), Falmouth, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageMartyr Collection: John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition

John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition
KW378972 John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition, 1781, by John Howie (1735-93) published 1879 (litho) by English School

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with the miracles, 1759 (egg tempera on wood)

The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with the miracles, 1759 (egg tempera on wood)
BAL322433 The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with the miracles, 1759 (egg tempera on wood) by Russian School, (18th century); State Tretyakov Gallery

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine (c282 - c305). Date: 4th century

Background imageMartyr Collection: GEORGE WISHART (1513-1546). Scottish reformer and martyr. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

GEORGE WISHART (1513-1546). Scottish reformer and martyr. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

Background imageMartyr Collection: POLYCARP

POLYCARP Bishop of Smyrna (Izmir), martyr

Background imageMartyr Collection: St Matthias Martyr

St Matthias Martyr
Saint MATTHIAS, apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot, is depicted in the background being stoned but they finish him off with that axe he is carrying

Background imageMartyr Collection: Thomas a Becket, Martyr

Thomas a Becket, Martyr
THOMAS A BECKET controversial archbishop of Canterbury depicted as Saint Thomas of Canterbury

Background imageMartyr Collection: St Stephen / Gosselin

St Stephen / Gosselin
STEPHEN THE DEACON, the first Christian martyr, is stoned to death at Jerusalem, but a little angel hovering overhead assures him of a place in Heaven

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Background imageMartyr Collection: Sarcophagus with images of Saints Benedict, Paterius and Euphemia, 1478 (botticino stone)

Sarcophagus with images of Saints Benedict, Paterius and Euphemia, 1478 (botticino stone)
8620174 Sarcophagus with images of Saints Benedict, Paterius and Euphemia, 1478 (botticino stone) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

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8619831

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7336285

Background imageMartyr Collection: Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings

Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings and Death of the Protestants in the Reign of Mary
BAL44542 Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings and Death of the Protestants in the Reign of Mary I by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563; London Library, St James's Square

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini

Saint John the Baptist, 1475. Creator: Alvise Vivarini
Saint John the Baptist, 1475.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Catherine, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa

Saint Catherine, 1470. Creator: Francesco del Cossa
Saint Catherine, 1470.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Cecilia between Saint Valerian and Saint Tiburtius with a Donor, 1470

Saint Cecilia between Saint Valerian and Saint Tiburtius with a Donor, 1470. Creator: Francesco Botticini
Saint Cecilia between Saint Valerian and Saint Tiburtius with a Donor, 1470.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino

Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a young Man as Saint Sebastian, 1533.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio

Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1598. Creator: Michelangelo Caravaggio

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1598. Creator: Michelangelo Caravaggio
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1598.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Casilda, 1630. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran

Saint Casilda, 1630. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Saint Casilda, 1630.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615. Creator: Dirck van Baburen

Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615. Creator: Dirck van Baburen
Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Mark the Evangelist, 1655. Creator: Carlo Maratti

Saint Mark the Evangelist, 1655. Creator: Carlo Maratti
Saint Mark the Evangelist, 1655.

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610. Creator: Ferrau Fenzoni

Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610. Creator: Ferrau Fenzoni
Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Cecilia, 1625. Creator: Workshop of Bernardo Strozzi

Saint Cecilia, 1625. Creator: Workshop of Bernardo Strozzi
Saint Cecilia, 1625.

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. Creators: Dosso Dossi, Battista Dossi

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. Creators: Dosso Dossi, Battista Dossi
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, his appearance before the High Priest and the false accusation with which he was denounced are all recounted in The Acts of

Background imageMartyr Collection: Portrait of a Man as Saint Andrew (recto), 1480. Creator: Master of the Magdalen Legend

Portrait of a Man as Saint Andrew (recto), 1480. Creator: Master of the Magdalen Legend
Portrait of a Man as Saint Andrew (recto), 1480.

Background imageMartyr Collection: Saint Sebastian (verso), 1480. Creator: Master of the Magdalen Legend

Saint Sebastian (verso), 1480. Creator: Master of the Magdalen Legend
Saint Sebastian (verso), 1480.

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Mark, 1478. Creator: Gabriel Malesskircher

The Martyrdom of Saint Mark, 1478. Creator: Gabriel Malesskircher
The Martyrdom of Saint Mark, 1478.

Background imageMartyr Collection: The Virgin and Child enthroned between four Angels, a Martyr Saint and Saint John the Baptist, 1340

The Virgin and Child enthroned between four Angels, a Martyr Saint and Saint John the Baptist, 1340.

Background imageMartyr Collection: St. Catherine, 1505-1507. Creator: Hans Baldung

St. Catherine, 1505-1507. Creator: Hans Baldung
St. Catherine, 1505-1507. St Catherine of Alexandria is beautiful, lavishly dressed and serene. Her studiousness is denoted by the holy volume that she holds

Background imageMartyr Collection: St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius

St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. St Simon is shown in a very classicised pose, concentrating intently on the religious tome that he is reading

Background imageMartyr Collection: St James Major. Plate 6. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius

St James Major. Plate 6. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St James Major. Plate 6. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. St James Major is depicted leaning against a pole in an elaborate niche which looks like an architectural model

Background imageMartyr Collection: St Bartholomew. Plate 5. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius

St Bartholomew. Plate 5. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Bartholomew. Plate 5. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. This is one of the most vivid prints in the series: apprehension is evident in Bartholomew's pose - has he detected an enemy or

Background imageMartyr Collection: St. Eustace, c.1501. Creator: Albrecht Durer

St. Eustace, c.1501. Creator: Albrecht Durer
St. Eustace, c.1501. Showing St Eustace kneeling before a stag with a crucifix between its antlers. St Eustace was a Roman general Placidus who encountered a large stag while out hunting

Background imageMartyr Collection: The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635, Netherlands.

Background imageMartyr Collection: The stoning of St Stephen, 1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The stoning of St Stephen, 1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The stoning of St Stephen, 1635.




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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.