Martyrs Palm Collection

The Annunciation, 1863 (stained glass)
3474819 The Annunciation, 1863 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Worcester College Chapel, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Lavers & Barraud, adapted from William Burges)

Seraph or angel, designed 1865 (stained glass)
3474621 Seraph or angel, designed 1865 (stained glass) by Morris, William (1834-96); St Nicholas Beaudesert, Henley-In-Arden, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall)

Saint Sebastian with an arrow in his right hand and the martyr
2612670 Saint Sebastian with an arrow in his right hand and the martyrs palm in his left (oil on panel) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530) (circle of)

St. Catherine, detail from the Santa Lucia triptych (tempera on panel) (see 76683)
BAT76684 St. Catherine, detail from the Santa Lucia triptych (tempera on panel) (see 76683) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Santa Lucia, Montefiori dell Aso

St. Catherine of Alexandria (oil on copper)
DRE72992 St. Catherine of Alexandria (oil on copper) by Flemish School, (17th century); 20.2x17.7 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; Flemish

St. Bibiana, 1626 (marble)
XJL96879 St. Bibiana, 1626 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Bibiana, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St. Catherine (fresco)
SCP98948 St. Catherine (fresco) by Bartolomeo, Fra (Baccio della Porta) (1472-1517); Church of San Marco, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Holy Trinity (tempera on panel)
AII80519 The Holy Trinity (tempera on panel) by Albertinelli, Mariotto (1474-1515); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

St. Catherine of Alexandria, detail from the San Martino polyptych (tempera on panel
BAT76675 St. Catherine of Alexandria, detail from the San Martino polyptych (tempera on panel) (see 76669) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); San Martino, Monte San Martino

The Holy Family with St. Catherine, 1515-20 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73015 The Holy Family with St. Catherine, 1515-20 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Sesto, Cesare da (1477-1523); 89x71 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Crucifixion, made in Constance, c. 1325-50 (linen, wool & silk)
3737703 Crucifixion, made in Constance, c.1325-50 (linen, wool & silk) by German School, (14th century); 81.3x172.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; German, out of copyright

Angel, detail from The Three Marys at The Tomb, 1865 (stained glass)
3474795 Angel, detail from The Three Marys at The Tomb, 1865 (stained glass) by Allen, John Millner (1827-1902); Church of St.Andrew, Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire

Allegory of Victory (oil on canvas)
PWI90081 Allegory of Victory (oil on canvas) by Le Nain, Louis (1593-1648); 151x115 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Angel, 1862 (stained glass)
3474735 Angel, 1862 (stained glass) by Morris, William (1834-96); St. Michael and All Angels Church, Brighton, Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Marshall)

Saints bearing banners, 1865 (stained glass)
3474641 Saints bearing banners, 1865 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Saints Church, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall)

St. Catherine of Alexandria, late 1640s
BI88625 St. Catherine of Alexandria, late 1640s by Cavallino, Bernardo (1616-54); 71.7x59 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Peter, detail from the Santa Lucia triptych
BAT76683 St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Peter, detail from the Santa Lucia triptych (tempera on panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Santa Lucia, Montefiori dell Aso

Mary Visits the Temple (oil on panel)
BRN198257 Mary Visits the Temple (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
996024 The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 179.5x128.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Christ child crowns St. Catherine Mary Christ child
Christ child crowns St. Catherine, Mary with the Christ child on his lap, seated on a throne decorated with foliage in an arbor. Christ crowns St. Catherine kneeling before him

Triptych of Moses and the Burning Bush, right panel depicting Jeanne de Laval (d
XIR232841 Triptych of Moses and the Burning Bush, right panel depicting Jeanne de Laval (d.1498) with St. John, St. Catherine and St

Madonna and Child, Christ and Saints, 1393 (tempera on panel)
BAL236618 Madonna and Child, Christ and Saints, 1393 (tempera on panel) by Ancona, Francesco da (fl.1393); 199x238.3 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

St. Catherine, engraved by Abraham Blooteling (1640-90) 1684 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF137987 St. Catherine, engraved by Abraham Blooteling (1640-90) 1684 (litho) (b/w photo) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534) (after); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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"Martyrs Palm: A Symbol of Devotion and Sacrifice" The Martyrs Palm, a powerful symbol of devotion and sacrifice, has been depicted in various forms throughout history. From St. Lucy's portrayal in c. 1472-74 tempera on panel to the intricate stained glass artwork of The Annunciation in 1863, this emblem holds deep significance. Intricately designed stained glass windows also showcase the Seraph or angel from 1865, radiating heavenly beauty and divine grace. Another striking representation is Saint Sebastian with an arrow clenched tightly in his right hand, embodying martyrdom's ultimate test of faith. Stunning details can be found within the Santa Lucia triptych where St. Catherine emerges as a prominent figure amidst the tempera on panel masterpiece dating back centuries. Similarly, St. Catherine of Alexandria captivates viewers through oil on copper artistry. Marble sculptures like St. Bibiana (1626) evoke reverence for martyrs' unwavering strength while frescoes depicting St. Catherine reinforce her enduring legacy. The Holy Trinity portrayed in tempera on panel exemplifies the profound connection between martyrdom and divinity—an eternal bond that transcends time. Not only did artists find inspiration from historical figures but also from contemporary individuals such as Eleanor Needham, Lady Byron (1627-64), who embodied the spirit of St. Catherine through her own depiction in oil on canvas. One cannot overlook The Holy Family with St. Catherine (1515-20), where love intertwines with martyrdom—highlighting how these saints continue to inspire generations even today. Through these diverse artworks spanning different mediums and eras, we witness how the Martyrs Palm remains an enduring symbol—a reminder of those who sacrificed everything for their beliefs—a testament to their unwavering faith and everlasting impact on humanity.