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St Agatha Collection

"Saint Agatha: A Timeless Icon of Faith and Martyrdom" The artistic legacy of Saint Agatha spans centuries, captivating the hearts and minds of believers worldwide

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Master Alejo

Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Master Alejo
Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490/1500

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: St Agatha

St Agatha
LLM458525 St Agatha by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Agatha. Illustration for Butlers Lives of the Saints (Virtue, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Easby Abbey (engraving)

Easby Abbey (engraving)
2777224 Easby Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easby Abbey. Illustration for The History and Legends of Old Castles And Abbeys (John Dicks)

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Miracles of Jesus Christ (colour litho)

Miracles of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
3108116 Miracles of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miracles of Jesus Christ. Miracles de Jesus-Christ)

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Saint Catherine Enthroned with Saint Lucy and Saint Agatha (pen & brown ink & wash)

Saint Catherine Enthroned with Saint Lucy and Saint Agatha (pen & brown ink & wash)
880404 Saint Catherine Enthroned with Saint Lucy and Saint Agatha (pen & brown ink & wash) by Tavarone, Lazzaro (1556-1641); 22.7x19.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Saint Agatha, c. 1465. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem

Saint Agatha, c. 1465. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Agatha, c. 1465

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: St. Agatha; St. Dorothy; St. Romuald of Ravenna; St. Paul, Bishop of Verdun

St. Agatha; St. Dorothy; St. Romuald of Ravenna; St. Paul, Bishop of Verdun

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: St. Nicholas; St. Dionisia and Son; St. Agatha; Conception of the Virgin

St. Nicholas; St. Dionisia and Son; St. Agatha; Conception of the Virgin

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: St Agatha, virgin and martyr, 1886

St Agatha, virgin and martyr, 1886. St Agatha was martyred at Catania in Sicily during the Decian persecution of Christians of 250-253

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Umbria Perugia Spoleto Palazzo Comunale Pinacoteca Comunale

Umbria Perugia Spoleto Palazzo Comunale Pinacoteca Comunale
Umbria Perugia Spoleto Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca Comunale, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Interior views focus on the paintings

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: Martyrdom St. Agatha Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Martyrdom St. Agatha Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Martyrdom of St. Agatha. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727-1804). Etching

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Background imageSt Agatha Collection: St Etienne, c1589-1632. Artist: Carlo Bononi

St Etienne, c1589-1632. Artist: Carlo Bononi
St Etienne, c1589-1632. St Stephen I, Pope from 254-257 and St Agatha, Sicilian saint (c250), holding a silver cup containing her severed breasts. Above them an Angel brings martyrs palm leaves




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"Saint Agatha: A Timeless Icon of Faith and Martyrdom" The artistic legacy of Saint Agatha spans centuries, captivating the hearts and minds of believers worldwide. Created by renowned workshops such as Vergos Workshop and Rafael Vergos, her image has been immortalized in various masterpieces. One such masterpiece is the Retable of Saints Athanasius, Blaise, and Agatha crafted by the Master of Riglos in 1440/45. This exquisite piece showcases Saint Agatha's prominence alongside other revered saints. Master Alejo's work from 1490/1500 titled "Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha" further highlights her significance within religious art. The delicate brushstrokes capture her ethereal beauty while paying homage to her martyrdom. Israhel van Meckenem's portrayal of Saint Agatha circa 1465 portrays a sense of solemnity that befits this courageous saint. Through his skilled craftsmanship, he brings forth an emotional depth that resonates with viewers even today. Intricate engravings like "St. Agatha; St. Dorothy; St. Romuald of Ravenna; St. Paul, Bishop of Verdun" depict Saint Agatha alongside other esteemed figures in Christian history—symbolizing unity amidst adversity. Furthermore, depictions like "Martyrdom of Saint Agatha in an Initial D" by Sano di Pietro showcase the ultimate sacrifice she made for her faith—a testament to her unwavering devotion even in the face of persecution. Beyond paintings and engravings, there are also references to Saint Agatha found in literature such as Easby Abbey's engraving or colour lithographs depicting the Miracles of Jesus Christ—an enduring reminder that miracles can manifest through faith. Lastly, a poignant pen-and-ink depiction entitled "Saint Catherine Enthroned with Saint Lucy and Saint Agatha" captures the essence of Saint Agatha's veneration.