Martyrdom Collection (page 8)

Paumgartner altarpiece, side panel: Lukas Paumgartner as Saint Eustace, after 1503. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The penitent Saint Jerome in the desert and The Stoning of Saint Stephen, ca 1526. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Creator: Santacroce, Gerolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Creator: Santacroce, Gerolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Death of a Saint, c.1580. Creator: Unknown
Death of a Saint, c.1580

Saint Sebastian, 1500/10. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Saint Sebastian, 1500/10

Stoning of Staint Stephen, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Stoning of Staint Stephen, c.1600

Coronation of the Virgin, with the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c.1570. Creator: Federico Zuccaro
Coronation of the Virgin, with the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c.1570

Martyrdom of Bishop Saint, n.d. Creators: Ercole Procaccini, Simone Cantarini
Martyrdom of Bishop Saint, n.d

The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, c. 1500

Joan of Arc, 1898. Creator: Jan Toorop
Joan of Arc, 1898

The Martyrdom of St. Catherine, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ
The Martyrdom of St. Catherine, c. 1500

Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, n.d

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, 1450-60. Creator: Master ES
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, 1450-60

Saint Sebastian Crowned by an Angel, n.d. Creator: Willem Panneels
Saint Sebastian Crowned by an Angel, n.d

The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, c.1660. Creator: Pietro da Cortona
The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, c.1660

Saint Sebastian, 1506/07. Creator: Master I.B. with the Bird
Saint Sebastian, 1506/07

Design for a Spandrel: A Roman Martyr and Two Putti-Saint Jude the Apostle, 1573/75. Creator: Livio Agresti da Forlì
Design for a Spandrel: A Roman Martyr and Two Putti-Saint Jude the Apostle, 1573/75

Head of Saint Stephen: Study for the Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1627/30. Creator: Jacopo Cavedone
Head of Saint Stephen: Study for the Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1627/30

Adoration of the Shepherds; Stoning of Saint Stephen, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Shepherds; Stoning of Saint Stephen, n.d

Saint Sebastian, 1580s. Creators: Vincenzo Campi, St Sebastian
Saint Sebastian, 1580s

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c.1580. Creator: School of Luca Cambiaso Italian, 1527-1589
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c.1580

Pictures from the late King of Holland's Collection - Saint Hubert, painted by Albert Durer, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Pictures from the late King of Holland's Collection - Saint Hubert, painted by Albert Durer, 1850. A most exquisitely finished little picture, in beautiful preservation. 3800 florins

Regalia of Scotland: Jewel of St. Andrew, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Regalia of Scotland: Jewel of St. Andrew, 1850....the order of St. Andrew, cut on an onyx, set with diamonds...'. Badge of the Order of the Thistle

Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, n.d. Creator: Bartholomeus Spranger
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, n.d

Saint Lawrence, c.1611. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Saint Lawrence, c.1611

Saint Matthew, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Matthew, n.d

Saint Mark, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Mark, n.d

Saint Peter Martyr, c. 1450-60. Creator: Unknown
Saint Peter Martyr, c. 1450-60

The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy from Heiligenleben, Sommerteil (Lives...1488...assembled 1929)
The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy from Heiligenleben, Sommerteil (Lives of the Saints, Summertime), Plate 20 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1488, portfolio assembled 1929

Martyrdom of Two Saints, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom of Two Saints, n.d

The International Exhibition - "A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian", by E. Slingeneyer, 1862. Engraving of a painting

The Crucifixion of Saint Peter, after Michelangelos frescoes in the Pauline Chapel, Vatican Palace, 1550-60

Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, ca. 1600. Creator: Jan Muller
Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, ca. 1600

A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails, (1834), 1984
A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services. From The Book of The Martyrs of Tolpuddle: 1834-1934

Joan of Arc on Horseback, c. 1889-1899 (pen and black ink, ink wash and white heightening)
XOS5884080 Joan of Arc on Horseback, c. 1889-1899 (pen and black ink, ink wash and white heightening) by Fremiet, Emmanuel (1824-1910); 35x20.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Painting by Domenichino of the Martirio di Sant'Agnese, in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna. Bologna Pinacoteca Nazionale Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the painting by Sodoma of the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. The picture focuses on the bust of the saint. His neck, dripping with blood, is pierced by an arrow

Scene of a martyrdom. Drawing by Pordenone, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Beheading of a Martyred Saint. Drawing located in the Uffizi. Florence Uffizi, Room of Designs and Prints Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Crucifixion of Sts. Cosmas and Damian; painting by Fra Angelico. Alte Pinakothek, Munich Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Scene of a martyrdom. Drawing by Perugino, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Martyrdom of the saints Cosma and Damian; painting by Fra Angelico. National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bas reliefs with scenes from the life of Saint Catherine by Giovanni and Pacio da Firenze. Church of Saint Clare, Naples. Naples Church of Saint Clare Low Relief, Basrelief Middle Ages, Europe

The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, embroidery designed by Antonio di Jacopo di Antonio Benci, said Pollaiolo (1431-1498), Museum of the Opera del Duomo of S

The martyrdom of St. Stephen, drawing by Luca Cambiaso, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, in the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Detail of the bronze Filarete Door, or Main Door, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance

Saint Christina's altarpiece, in glazed terracotta, at Saint Christina's Collegiate Church in Bolsena. Two scenes from the Saint's martyrdom are shown in the predella

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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.