Martyr Collection (#5)

Representation of St. Ignatius of Antioch (Theophorus) during his martyrdom by being fed to wild beasts
ELD4912440 Representation of St. Ignatius of Antioch (Theophorus) during his martyrdom by being fed to wild beasts. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of the Martyrdom of Saints Peter, Paul and Andre of Lampsaque in 250. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4909571 Representation of the Martyrdom of Saints Peter, Paul and Andre of Lampsaque in 250. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Representation of Saint January (San Gennaro) (270-305) condemns with other Christians in the amphitheatre of Pozzuoli
ELD4914098 Representation of Saint January (San Gennaro) (270-305) condemns with other Christians in the amphitheatre of Pozzuoli sees the fauves lie down at his feet

Photographic print of the Joan of Arc Procession in Compiegne
3077684 Photographic print of the Joan of Arc Procession in Compiegne; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Joan of Arc procession in Compiegne, a commune in the Oise department in northern France)

Worldly priests
3479521 Worldly priests; (add.info.: Worldly priests and nuns listening to a Sermon. From John Foxe Actes and Monuments (the book Martyrs) 1576.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Saint Ursula Holding An Arrow, The Symbol Of Her Martyrdom, And Protecting Virgins Beneath Her Cloak
UIG5420189 Saint Ursula Holding An Arrow, The Symbol Of Her Martyrdom, And Protecting Virgins Beneath Her Cloak. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873 ©UIG/Leemage

An Auto De Fe. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420782 An Auto De Fe. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

The Trial And Degradation Of John Huss In 1415. Jan Hus, C.1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss
UIG5420781 The Trial And Degradation Of John Huss In 1415. Jan Hus, C.1369 To 1415 Aka John Huss. Czech Priest, Philosopher And Reformer

Bishop Tunstall Burning Copies Of William Tynedale's New Testament At Cheapside, London
UIG5420779 Bishop Tunstall Burning Copies Of William Tynedale's New Testament At Cheapside, London. Cuthbert Tunstall, 1474 To 1559

English Protestants Being Drowned By Irish Catholics During The Irish Rebellion Of 1641
UIG5420758 English Protestants Being Drowned By Irish Catholics During The Irish Rebellion Of 1641. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving of Thomas Cranmer, 1851 (engraving)
1574481 Engraving of Thomas Cranmer, 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) English prelate and Protestant martyr. Archbishop of Canterbury

Joan of Arc (c1412-31) St Joan, St Jeanne d'Arc, the Maid of Orleans. French patriot and martyr
537538 Joan of Arc (c1412-31) St Joan, St Jeanne d'Arc, the Maid of Orleans. French patriot and martyr. Joan before Charles VII at Chinon, 1429

Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550
864076 Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550. English Protestant reformer and martyr writing while in prison

Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer (coloured engraving)
8642206 Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer)

Mansion, Mantel, Marble, Marbles, Market, Marmot, Marriage, Marten, Martin, Martyr, Mason, Mastiff (engraving)
8650062 Mansion, Mantel, Marble, Marbles, Market, Marmot, Marriage, Marten, Martin, Martyr, Mason, Mastiff (engraving) by German School

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Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel)
5861357 Saint Catherine, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534); 82.5 -- 28.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Jean Bellegambe)

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Saint Margaret of Antioch, martyr, 1514 (fresco)
8832413 Saint Margaret of Antioch, martyr, 1514 (fresco) by Botoneri, Giovanni di Cherasco (16th century); Santuario di San Magno, Castelmagno, Cuneo

The martyrdom of Saint Stephen
5312050 The martyrdom of Saint Stephen; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen (5 AD - 34 AD), the first martyr of Christianity

19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226)
5306125 19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226). was an Italian Roman Catholic friar. deacon and preacher; Universal History Archive/UIG

French 19th century illustration depicting Felicitas of Rome
5306348 French 19th century illustration depicting Felicitas of Rome; Universal History Archive/UIG

Mary Magdalene, Peter of Verona, Catherine of Siena and Margaret of Hungary, 1518-20 (mixed media on panel)
8682966 Mary Magdalene, Peter of Verona, Catherine of Siena and Margaret of Hungary, 1518-20 (mixed media on panel) by Borgona, Juan de (fl.1495-1533); Prado, Madrid

Birds-Eye View Of The Tower Of London, England In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe
UIG5420770 Birds-Eye View Of The Tower Of London, England In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

Representation of Saint Apolline of Alexandria and Saint Lucia View of the Tramezzo between the altar side church
QUA5033243 Representation of Saint Apolline of Alexandria and Saint Lucia View of the Tramezzo between the altar side church and the choir of the convent by Bernardino Luini (1481-1532)

Priscillanism: The martyrdom of Priscillian in 385 condemns for heresy (The martyrdom of Priscillian 385)
ELD4944895 Priscillanism: The martyrdom of Priscillian in 385 condemns for heresy (The martyrdom of Priscillian 385) Engraving from " The priests

Basilique Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaumont, France. Interior. Mural Martyrdom of Saint Hippolyte. 1549 (painting)
7419624 Basilique Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaumont, France. Interior. Mural Martyrdom of Saint Hippolyte. 1549 (painting); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

Joan of Arc receiving the consecrated banner
6116625 Joan of Arc receiving the consecrated banner; (add.info.: Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, Receiving the Consecrated Banner)

The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda
CUL4876739 The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda. Castilian Spanish-Flemish School. It comes from the Convent of Santa Clara (Palencia). Gothic Art

Representation of Saint Vincent of Zaragoza (death of Vincent of Huesca or Vincent the Deacon)
ELD4912712 Representation of Saint Vincent of Zaragoza (death of Vincent of Huesca or Vincent the Deacon) martyred under the Emperor Diocletian around the year 304)

Margaret the Virgin or Margaret of Antioch or Saint Marina the Great-Martyr. 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4917521 Margaret the Virgin or Margaret of Antioch or Saint Marina the Great-Martyr. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Saint Maurice of the Thebean Legion, Roman military (Saint Maurice of Valais), Coptic Christian martyr in Auganuu
PCT4286760 Saint Maurice of the Thebean Legion, Roman military (Saint Maurice of Valais), Coptic Christian martyr in Auganuu, died 287 - he is the patron saint of the Alpine hunters, Swiss guards

Good priests
3479522 Good priests; (add.info.: Good priests and people, not tainted by vice and avarice. From John Foxe Actes and Monuments (The book of Martyrs) 1576.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850
3478294 A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a martyr to gout adding to his affliction. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

colour - printed wood engraving of Joan of Arc
2603954 colour - printed wood engraving of Joan of Arc; (add.info.: Joan of Arc (c1412 - 1431) French patriot and martyr, wounded and captured while trying to relieve Compiegne

The death bed of President Abraham Lincoln, 19th century (engraving)
2601205 The death bed of President Abraham Lincoln, 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Saint Sebastiao (St Sebastian) 1530 (painting)
2600232 Portrait of Saint Sebastiao (St Sebastian) 1530 (painting); Universal History Archive/UIG

George Wishart
3585951 George Wishart; (add.info.: Illustration depicting George Wishart (1513-1546) a Scottish religious reformer and Protestant martyr. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Church of Sant Orso, Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, Aosta, Italy (photo)
3957750 Church of Sant Orso, Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, Aosta, Italy (photo); Godong

St Barbara, 4th century Christian virgin martyr, her symbol of a tower, top right. 19th century (anonymous painting)
535044 St Barbara, 4th century Christian virgin martyr, her symbol of a tower, top right. 19th century (anonymous painting); Universal History Archive/UIG

St. George, from the the Chapel of St. George, 13th century (fresco)
PWI98085 St. George, from the the Chapel of St. George, 13th century (fresco); Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand, France; (add.info.: Chapelle Saint-Georges;); © Peter Willi

St Andrew (colour litho)
8636016 St Andrew (colour litho) by Kandler, Wilhelm (1816-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrew. Illustration for The Life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by John Fleetwood)

Stoning of Saint Stephen, first half of the 16th century (oil on panel)
8832388 Stoning of Saint Stephen, first half of the 16th century (oil on panel) by Casanova, Agostino da (fl.1523-1564) (attr.to); 189x140 cm; Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista

Madonna has the child with Saints, detail
BEN5472790 Madonna has the child with Saints, detail by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna has the child with Saints)

Newcastle, England In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420775 Newcastle, England In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

Charing Cross, London, England In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe
UIG5420762 Charing Cross, London, England In The Sixteenth Century. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

Daniel in the lion's den (engraving)
UIG5416229 Daniel in the lion's den (engraving); (add.info.: Old Testament.); PHAS/UIG

The Prophet Isaiah, Holding The Saw With Which Some Say He Was Martyred. After A 15Th Century Work
UIG5420209 The Prophet Isaiah, Holding The Saw With Which Some Say He Was Martyred. After A 15Th Century Work. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873 ©UIG/Leemage

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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.