Martyrdom Collection (page 7)

Martyrdom of St Boniface at the hands of Frisian bandits, Dokkum, Netherlands, 754 (litho)
6014717 Martyrdom of St Boniface at the hands of Frisian bandits, Dokkum, Netherlands, 754 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christian martyrs (colour litho)
3620481 Christian martyrs (colour litho) by Luminais, Evariste Vital (1822-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian martyrs)

Martyrdom of St Lawrence (rotogravure)
7185094 Martyrdom of St Lawrence (rotogravure) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Lawrence)

Martyrdom of St Philip (engraving)
7149643 Martyrdom of St Philip (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Philip)

Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome: Christian woman thrown to the lions in the arena (engraving)
7173393 Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome: Christian woman thrown to the lions in the arena (engraving) by German School

Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving)
7149646 Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St John the Evangelist)

Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings)
JEB4872951 Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); 38x51x6 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving)
7149624 Martyrdom of St Mark (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Mark)

the stoning of Saint Etienne, porch of the south facade, cathedral of Saint Vincent de Bayeux
7135064 the stoning of Saint Etienne, porch of the south facade, cathedral of Saint Vincent de Bayeux by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Bayeux, Normandy

Les Adieux du Martyr (litho)
3622272 Les Adieux du Martyr (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Adieux du Martyr (The Martyrs Farewell). French sheet music cover.); © Look and Learn

The Martyrdom of Stephen (coloured engraving)
3626819 The Martyrdom of Stephen (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martyrdom of Stephen)

Martrydom of the first Christians at the hands of the Romans (engraving)
3647821 Martrydom of the first Christians at the hands of the Romans (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lawrence Saunders the Martyr
Vintage engraving of Lawrence Saunders (1519 to 1555) an English Protestant martyr whose story is recorded in Foxes Book of Martyrs

Staint Lawrence (Roman deacon and martyr, 258), published in 1881
Staint Lawrence (Roman deacon and martyr, 258) distributes the wealth of the Church at the poor. Woodcut engraving after a detail from the Fresco cycle (1447-49)

Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison, c. 1580-5 (oil on canvas)
3492924 Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison, c.1580-5 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 116.2x83.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen
3567393 Martyrdom of Saint Stephen by Cardi Cigoli, Ludovico (1559-1613); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: ARTIST: Cigoli, Ludovico Cardi)

St. Sebastian
3567260 St. Sebastian by Petal, Jorg (fl.17th century) (attr.to); Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Petal Jorg Date of Artwork: XVII sec)

Martyrdom of St Andrew (oil on canvas)
898863 Martyrdom of St Andrew (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 305x260 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: (PE5995 RL6687 LA93932) Martyrdom of Saint Andrew.)

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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.