St Lawrence Collection

The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860
1577594 The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge over the St Lawrence)

The wreck of the Transport 'Premier', 1850
3478506 The wreck of the Transport 'Premier', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the transport ship 'Premier' at the mouth of the St Lawrence)

Mr James Hodges, 1859
1577483 Mr James Hodges, 1859; (add.info.: Mr James Hodges, the builder of the Victoria bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge, 1860
1577572 The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge, 1860; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence)

he Martyrdom of St Lawrence. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck
he Martyrdom of St Lawrence

Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli
Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence, Unknown date

St Lawrence. Creator: Felice Ficherelli
St Lawrence, Unknown date

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Other Title(s): The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, with two Dominican Nuns

Saint Lawrence, 1440/1450. Creator: Master of the Murano Gradual
Saint Lawrence, 1440/1450

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Laurent : La vie de Saint-Laurent, 1870. Creator: Jean-Paul-Etienne Balze
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Laurent : La vie de Saint-Laurent, 1870

Sketch for the church of Saint-Laurent : St Laurence's martyrdom, c.1817. Creator: Pierre-Félix Trézel
Sketch for the church of Saint-Laurent : St Laurence's martyrdom, c.1817. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Laurent : Saint Laurent conduit au martyre)

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence. Creator: Lodovico Carracci
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence

S. Laurentius Martyr. Creator: Antonius Wierix
S. Laurentius Martyr

Sketch for the church of Saint-Gervais: St Laurence healing the blind in prison, c.1869. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Sketch for the church of Saint-Gervais: St Laurence healing the blind in prison, c.1869. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Gervais : saint Laurent guerissant les aveugles dans sa prison)

Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist, Stephen, and Lawrence, 1620/1628. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist, Stephen, and Lawrence, 1620/1628

Saint Lawrence Receiving the Treasures of the Church from Pope Sixtus II, c. 1448. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c. 1616-1618. Creator: Ribera, José, de (1591-1652)
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Santacroce, Girolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Saints Lawrence, Sixtus, Peter, and Paul adoring the Coronation of the Virgin by Chris... ca. 1576. Creator: Anon
Saints Lawrence, Sixtus, Peter, and Paul adoring the Coronation of the Virgin by Christ above, ca. 1576

Saint Lawrence at the Stake, ca. 1700-29. Creator: Anon
Saint Lawrence at the Stake, ca. 1700-29

Saint Lawrence at the Stake, ca. 1621-1750. Creator: Anon
Saint Lawrence at the Stake, ca. 1621-1750

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

Saint Lawrence in Glory, n.d. Creator: Sigismondo Caula
Saint Lawrence in Glory, n.d

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

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

Tapestry, Two scenes from the Life of St Lawrence, possibly made in Tournai, Belgium, or Lower Rhineland
3576203 Tapestry, Two scenes from the Life of St Lawrence, possibly made in Tournai, Belgium, or Lower Rhineland, France or Germany, 1510 (wool) by Belgian School

Side altar in the church dedicated to San Lorenzo and San Felipe de Jesus, Trampas, New Mexico

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, 1621. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, 1621

Ice-Cutting Machine on the St Lawrence (engraving)
3627808 Ice-Cutting Machine on the St Lawrence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice-Cutting Machine on the St Lawrence)

The Condemnation of St Lawrence by the Emperor Valerian, 1754
3480263 The Condemnation of St Lawrence by the Emperor Valerian, 1754 by Angelico, Fra (Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1400-55); (add.info.: The Condemnation of St Lawrence by the Emperor Valerian (detail)

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving)
1624659 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada)

British Archaeological Association at Evesham (engraving)
1621273 British Archaeological Association at Evesham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Archaeological Association at Evesham)

The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving)
1623032 The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Association at Montreal)

Interior of the dome, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, c. 1421-26 (photo)
694673 Interior of the dome, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, c.1421-26 (photo) by Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446); Old Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence

A Correct Plan of the environs of Quebec and of the battle fought on 13th September
3058239 A Correct Plan of the environs of Quebec and of the battle fought on 13th September, 1759 (engraving) by Jefferys

Quebec, 1740 (engraving)
3058238 Quebec, 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hell (colour litho)
3108122 Hell (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hell. L Enfer. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

The Prince of Wales closing the Last Rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving)
1612448 The Prince of Wales closing the Last Rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving) by Andrews

Views of the City of Montreal, Canada East (engraving)
1612646 Views of the City of Montreal, Canada East (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of the City of Montreal, Canada East)

The Prince of Wales laying the Last Stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving)
1612447 The Prince of Wales laying the Last Stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence at Montreal (engraving)
1610053 The Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence at Montreal (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada (engraving)
1609902 Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice for Summer Consumption at Montreal, Lower Canada)

Breaking Ice in Canada (engraving)
1609851 Breaking Ice in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking Ice in Canada. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 March 1859)

Mr A M Ross, acting Engineer of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving)
1609769 Mr A M Ross, acting Engineer of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr A M Ross)

Canoes crossing the River, St Lawrence (engraving)
1607313 Canoes crossing the River, St Lawrence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canoes crossing the River, St Lawrence)

From the Mersey to Ontario (engraving)
1107435 From the Mersey to Ontario (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Mersey to Ontario)

The legend of St Lawrence and the Giant Finn (colour litho)
5216979 The legend of St Lawrence and the Giant Finn (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The legend of St Lawrence and the Giant Finn)

The Seven Works of Mercy: Ransoming Captives, 1504 (oil on panel)
5043043 The Seven Works of Mercy: Ransoming Captives, 1504 (oil on panel) by Master of Alkmaar, (fl.1490-1510); 103.5x55 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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"St. Lawrence: A Tapestry of Martyrdom, Art, and Legacy" Step into the rich tapestry of St. Lawrence's life, as depicted through various artistic masterpieces spanning centuries and continents. From the intricate woolen threads woven in Tournai, Belgium or Lower Rhineland, France or Germany in 1510 to the vivid chromolithos capturing his martyrdom, this saint's story comes alive. Hans Baldung's haunting "Martyrdom of St. Lawrence" from around 1505 transports us to a time when faith was tested by fire. The intensity of Lucas Vorsterman's 1621 depiction further immerses us in the courage and sacrifice that defined St. Lawrence. But it is not just paintings that commemorate this revered figure; John Collier's side altar in Trampas, New Mexico takes us on a journey across oceans and cultures to honor San Lorenzo and San Felipe de Jesus together. Beyond artistry lies history intertwined with commerce - an engraving showcasing an ice-cutting machine on the St. Lawrence River reminds us of its vital role as a trade route connecting nations. Yet amidst all these depictions of valor and industry, we find moments of compassion too - "The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence; (reverse) Giving Drink to the Thirsty" captures both his suffering and his unwavering dedication to helping others even at his own expense. From exhibitions like Colonial and Indian Exhibition depicting lumbering in Canada to gatherings such as the British Archaeological Association at Evesham or The British Association at Montreal sketched during their voyages out – St. Lawrence becomes more than just a name but a symbol for exploration, discovery, and intellectual pursuit. As we delve into these diverse representations of St. Lawrence throughout time and space, we are reminded that his legacy transcends borders - inspiring generations with tales of bravery against adversity while embodying the virtues of compassion and selflessness.