Martyrdom Collection (page 2)

Saint Nino, Saint Dimitry of Rostov, Holy Martyr Lyubov, and Saint Mary of Egypt, 1904. From a private collection

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

Statue of San Sebastian, Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal, Europe

Carlo Maratta after Domenichino (Italian, 1625-1713), Martyrdom of Saint Andrew, etching

Seven nuns martyred in Taiyuan-Fou (Taiyuan Fou) on July 9, 1900 in China: Mary Hermine (Mary Hermine) of Jesus
FGL5494372 Seven nuns martyred in Taiyuan-Fou (Taiyuan Fou) on July 9, 1900 in China: Mary Hermine (Mary Hermine) of Jesus, Mary della Pace (Maria della Pace), Maria Chiara, Mary of St

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Sebastiaan). Interior. Painting. Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. 18th century
7142321 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Sebastiaan). Interior. Painting. Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. 18th century.; Brakel, East Flanders, Belgium; (add.info.: Michelbeke)

The Martyrdom of the Apostle Philip
5616134 The Martyrdom of the Apostle Philip; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of the Apostle Philip by crucifixion and stoning. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir Thomas More, English lawyer, author, statesman and Roman Catholic martyrs, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4916063 Sir Thomas More, English lawyer, author, statesman and Roman Catholic martyrs, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Sir Thomas More, English lawyer, author, statesman and Roman Catholic martyrs)

Five virgin martyrs
3479425 Five virgin martyrs; (add.info.: Illustrated woodcut of Five Virgin Martyrs standing under a cloud, in which a dove is shown.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Martyrdom of Eleazar, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665472 The Martyrdom of Eleazar, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Martyrdom of Eleazar, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

The portrait of the Ogresse, from "Le Rire Rouge", 1915 (engraving)
PCT4290670 The portrait of the Ogresse, from "Le Rire Rouge", 1915 (engraving); (add.info.: Signed engraving LM from the newspaper "Le Rire rouge", war edition No)

Saint Stephen. Detail from 'The Preaching of Saint Stephen in Jerusalem'. Painting by Vittore Carpaccio
BEN5461367 Saint Stephen. Detail from 'The Preaching of Saint Stephen in Jerusalem'. Painting by Vittore Carpaccio

The martyrdom of the Apostle John by death by burning oil, 15th century (woodcut)
5616136 The martyrdom of the Apostle John by death by burning oil, 15th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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.

Coat of Arms of The City of London
1580324 Coat of Arms of The City of London; (add.info.: The arms consist of a silver shield bearing a red cross with a red upright sword)

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

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).

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

Bishop's mitres showing martyrdoms, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912582 Bishop's mitres showing martyrdoms, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Bishop's mitres showing the martyrdom of Thomas Becket by three knights and the stoning of St. Stephen)

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.

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.

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

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)

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

The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen
5616135 The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen by being stoned to death. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The martyrdom of Saint Peter
5616132 The martyrdom of Saint Peter; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of Saint Peter. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

SAINT TIMOTHY MARTYR
6203515 SAINT TIMOTHY MARTYR; (add.info.: SAINT TIMOTHY MARTYR (about 17-97), a disciple of Paul of Tarsus and his companion during missionary journeys

The martyrdom of the Apostle Philip
5310328 The martyrdom of the Apostle Philip; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the martyrdom of the Apostle Philip. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Church of St Edmund, The King and Martyr (litho)
8661725 Church of St Edmund, The King and Martyr (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Edmund, The King and Martyr)

Madonna with Child between the saints Michael and Peter martyr, c.1510 (tempera on panel)
7294094 Madonna with Child between the saints Michael and Peter martyr, c.1510 (tempera on panel); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

The persecution of Protestants
5304624 The persecution of Protestants.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the persecution by burning of Protestant Martyrs in England during the rule of the Catholic Queen Mary Tudor)

The Cup of the Constable, depicting the martyrdom of St. Agnes. Cup presented by King James I to Philippe III's
2915295 The Cup of the Constable, depicting the martyrdom of St. Agnes. Cup presented by King James I to Philippe III's Constable of Castille in 1610

John Foxe
3330132 John Foxe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Foxe (1516-1587) an English historian and martyrologist. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho)
KW360472 Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC), Classical Greek philosopher who drank poison instead of fleeing Athens

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) English prelate: Archbishop of Canterbury. Under Henry VIII he adopted the Protestant faith
527296 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) English prelate: Archbishop of Canterbury. Under Henry VIII he adopted the Protestant faith. Under Mary I he condemned for heresy and burned at the stake

The National Gallery. Lucia of Syracuse or St Lucy. Valentin Metzinger. 1741. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136214 The National Gallery. Lucia of Syracuse or St Lucy. Valentin Metzinger. 1741. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

Saint Sebastian is thrown into the Cloaca Maxima, 1612. Creator: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
Saint Sebastian is thrown into the Cloaca Maxima, 1612. Found in the Collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

The beheading of John the Baptist, 1553-1554. Creator: Tibaldi, Pellegrino (1527-1596)
The beheading of John the Baptist, 1553-1554. Found in the Collection of the Museo Pontificio Santa Casa, Loreto.

The sermon of John the Baptist, 1553-1554. Creator: Tibaldi, Pellegrino (1527-1596)
The sermon of John the Baptist, 1553-1554. Found in the Collection of the Museo Pontificio Santa Casa, Loreto.

Madonna and Child with Saints George and Christopher, 1526-1527. Creator: Bordone, Paris (1500-1571)
Madonna and Child with Saints George and Christopher, 1526-1527. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Tadini, Lovere.

The calling of Saints Peter and Andrew. Creator: Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644)
The calling of Saints Peter and Andrew. Private Collection

The mystical wedding of Saint Catherine, 1588. Creator: Anguissola, Sofonisba (around 1532-1625)
The mystical wedding of Saint Catherine, 1588. Found in the Collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao.

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, First half of the 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Private Collection

Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John and Angels (Tabernacle), 1459. Creator: Pseudo Pier Francesco Fiorentino
Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John and Angels (Tabernacle), 1459. Found in the Collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florenz.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, First half of the 18th century. Creator: Rocca, Michele (around 1670-um 1751)
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, First half of the 18th century. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Civica, Jesi.

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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.