Martyrdom Collection (#74)

Initial O: The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian; Master of the Llangattock Hours, Flemish, active about 1450 - 1460; Bruges (illuminated), Belgium, Europe; 1450s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian; Taddeo Crivelli, Italian, died about 1479, active about 1451 - 1479; Ferrara, Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Europe; about 1469; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Antonio da Trento after Parmigianino (Italian, c. 1508-1550 or after), The Martyrdom of Two Saints [recto], c. 1530, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks: dark green line block

MARTYRDOM OF JOHN ROGERS. The burning of Reverend John Rogers, Vicar of St. Sepulchres at Smithfield, England, 1555. Wood engraving from the Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, 1840

STONING OF SAINT STEPHEN. The martyrdom of Saint Stephen in Jerusalem (Acts 7: 60)
STONING OF SAINT STEPHEN. The martyrdom of Saint Stephen in Jerusalem (Acts 7:60). Illumination from a 9th century copy of the Topographia Christiana, by Cosmas Indicopleustes, 6th century

DAY: SAINT SEBASTIAN, c1906. Saint Sebastian tied to a tree with arrows in his stomach and side. Photograph by Fred Holland Day, c1906

EL GRECO: ST. MAURICE. The Martyrdom of St. Maurice and the Theban Legion. Oil on canvas, 1582, by El Greco

POLYEUCTE: MARTYRDOM. Scene from the tragedy by Pierre Corneille, c1642. Saint Polyeucte breaking the statues of Roman gods to seek Christian martyrdom. Engraving, French, 19th century

Nukapu, Solomon Islands - Patteson Memorial Cross. In 1871, a memorial was erected close to the hut where John Patteson, Bishop of Melanesia was killed. Date: circa 1910s

Bust of Saint Sebatian by Bernini
Bust of Saint Sebatian (early Christian saint and martyr) by Bernini Date: circa 1650

Martyrdom of St Peter who is said to have been crucified at Rome with head, not feet, nearest the ground. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1495. Woodcut

St Felicitas. Roman matron, martyred 164 for Christian beliefs, having first witnessed death of her seven sons. Engraving

Wife of Donor of St Nicholas with St Godelina, oil on wood. Door of a triptych. Jan Provost (1465-1529) Netherlandish artist. Scenes of 11th century Flemish saints martyrdom in background

The Martyrdom of St Erasmus : Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter. Oil on canvas

Martyrdom of St Agatha c1750. Giovanni Battista (Gianbattista) Tiepolo (1696-1770) Venetian painter. Agatha 3rd century Sicilian Christian virgin martyr

The Martyrdom of St Maurice. Christian martyr d286. Commanded by emperor Maximilian to sacrifice to the gods, was killed for refusing. El Greco (1541-1614) Greek painter. Prado, Madrid

Lord Tennysons Play Of Becket, At The Lyceum Theatre, London, UK: 1. King Henry And Rosamund In The Bower. 2. Becket Awaiting His Fate. 3. Rosamund (miss Ellen Terry). 4. Becket As Chancellor. 5

The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, by Gustave Dorafaa
The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, by Gustave Dorafa

Spain, Madrid, The Martyrdom of Saint Apollonia
Guido Reni (1575-1642), The Martyrdom of Saint Apollonia, 1603-04

SEVILLA, Juan de (1643-1695). Lasr Communion of Saint Agatha. Baroque art. Oil. SPAIN. Granada. Museums of Fine Arts of Granada

LAMBERT, John (1486-1538). English catholic priest. Trial to John Lambert, condemned to die at the stake. Engraving

RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). The Martyrdom of St. Andrew. 1638-1639. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Carlos de Amberes Foundation

LOPEZ, Gregorio ( -1550). The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian. 16th c. Portuguese school. Renaissance art. Oil on canvas. PORTUGAL. Lisbon. National Museum of Ancient Art

MRODE, CL O DE (1875-1966)
BAKST, L on (1866-1924). St. Leon Baksts sketch for the stage set in the Th Ytre du ChYtelet of the ballet The Martyrdom

Altar frontal from Santa Margarida de Vilaseca. Right lower detail. Scene of the martyrdom of St. Margaret with

LOERT, Joan (14th century). Altarpiece of Saint

Martyrdom of Joseph and Hiram Smith in Carthage jail, June 27th, 1844. Date c1851

Canterbury - Martyrdom
The Martyrdom, the place within (below the wall plaque) Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England, where Thomas a Becket (Archbishop of Canterbury) was assassinated in 1170. Date: 29 December 1170

Izmir, Turkey - Turkish Quarter at the foot of Mount Pagus (Kadifekale) - the hillside site of the martyrdom and burial place of St. Polycarp. Date: circa 1910s

Izmir, Turkey - Kadifekale
The town of Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey, encroaching on the hillside site of the martyrdom and burial place of St. Polycarp - Mount Pagos (Kadifekale) close to Izmir (Smyrna) Turkey

John Evangelist Ascends
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST the only one of the apostles to escape martyrdom, he has to make his own way to heaven, which he does by ascending into the skies as shown here

Scene from Bernard Shaws Saint Joan
A scene from George Bernard Shaws play, Saint Joan, with Sybil Thorndike as Joan (right) and Ernest Thesiger as the Dauphin (left)

Martyrs Monument, Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East

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"Martyrdom: A Testament of Faith and Sacrifice" In the hallowed halls of St Albans Abbey in 1802, a profound sense lingers, echoing the stories of those who gave their lives for their beliefs. As we gaze upon Fra Angelico's masterpiece depicting St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon in the mid-15th century, we are reminded of the courage and devotion that led these early Christian martyrs to face persecution with unwavering resolve. The canvas comes alive with "The Young Martyr" painted by an unknown artist in 1855. The haunting beauty captured on this oil painting tells a tale of innocence lost as a young soul embraces martyrdom rather than renouncing her faith. Similarly, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's "La Jeune Martyre" from the same year portrays another young martyr whose tragic fate serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made throughout history. "The Burning Of Cranmer, " depicted around 1850, transports us to a time when religious conflicts ran deep. This chilling scene reminds us that even prominent figures like Thomas Cranmer were not exempt from persecution for their beliefs. As we delve into historical engravings such as "St George's Battle with the Dragon" published in 1882 or posters warning against illegal oaths from 1834 onwards, we witness how martyrdom extended beyond religious contexts. These depictions reveal individuals standing firm against oppression and injustice at great personal cost. Engravings like "St. Cornelius" and portraits such as William Tyndale's capture moments frozen in time where steadfastness prevailed over fear. They serve as testaments to those who dared challenge societal norms and paid dearly for it. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' depiction of St George slaying the dragon further exemplifies martyrdom through its allegorical nature. It symbolizes triumph over evil forces that seek to suppress truth and freedom.