Martyr Collection

Ananias restoring the sight of Saint Paul. Found in the Collection of Chiesa di Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome

The Young Martyr (La Jeune Martyre), 1855. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

SAINTS SERGIUS AND BACCHUS. Byzantine icon of Saint Sergius and Saint Bacchus, 7th century A.D

Burning crosses at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon, mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico
St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon, mid 15th century. St Stephen (dc35), a deacon of the early Christian church in Jerusalem, was found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin

Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter, 1481. Artist: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter, 1481. Found in the collection of the The Sistine Chapel, Vatican

Icon of St. John the Baptist (tempera on panel)
XIR162374 Icon of St. John the Baptist (tempera on panel) by Rublev, Andrei (c.1370-1430); 85x65 cm; Andrei Rublev Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Mint Street Workhouse, Southwark, south London
View of the entrance (right of centre) to the St Saviours Union workhouse on Mint Street, Southwark, south London. Passers-by include a man carrying a small child

The Apostle Paul, 1627. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

St Georges Battle with the Dragon, wood engraving, published 1882
St Georges Battle with the Dragon. Wood engraving after a drawing by Ludwig GlAotzle (German painter, 1847 - 1929). Wood engraving after a painting by Gustav Spangenberg (German painter)

St Boniface / Sacred Oak
SAINT BONIFACE (Wynfryth, of Crediton) Bishop of Mainz, missionary and martyr in Germany, destroying the sacred oak of an ancient German god

Charles I Martyr
CHARLES I OF ENGLAND The King as Martyr

St Cecilia Devotional C
Roman martyr, here portrayed as the patron saint of music

St Agnes / Saintes Femmes
Roman virgin, martyr and saint Date: 292-305

Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934
Posters warning that people found guilty of uttering illegal oaths were liable to deportation, 1834. On 24th February 1834 local landowners in Dorsetput up posters warning that people found guilty of

Study of the Virgin for La Belle JardiniAeere or Madonna and Child with
XIR895684 Study of the Virgin for La Belle JardiniAeAšre or Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist (ink on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Louvre, Paris

WILLIAM TYNDALE (1492?-1536). English translator of New Testament and Pentateuch: line engraving, 17th century

Saint Cecilia (Epinal)
Roman martyr and saint, patron saint of Music

The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC
JLJ4647938 The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC. Painting by Annibale Carracci or Annibal Carrache (1560-1609)

Portrait of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna (1864?1918), Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine. Found in the Collection of State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

The Burning Of Cranmer, 1556, (c1850). Thomas Cranmer was one of the first Anglican martyrs burned for heresy in 1556. Colour plate from Pictures of English History

London - St. Magnus the Martyr from Fish Street Hill
London - The Church of St. Magnus the Martyr as seen from Fish Street Hill. Date: circa 1910s

Defender, martyr, father - U. S. Grant, A. Lincoln, G. Washin
Defender, martyr, father - U.S. Grant, A. Lincoln, G. Washington. Print showing bas-relief, bust portraits of Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington, in a medallion. Date c1870

St Barbara (Epinal)
SAINT BARBARA (Ste Barbe in French) virgin and martyr patron saint of gunners

St Agnes / Mosaic / Ravenna
SAINT AGNES Roman martyr

Sculpture on facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Saint Denis after his martyrdom by decapitation, Paris, France

HUGH LATIMER (1485-1555). English Reformation leader and Protestant martyr. Line and stipple engraving by H. Meyer, 1826

Robert Emmet, Irelands patriot martyr. Print shows Robert Emmet, half-length portrait, facing right, holding sword in left hand. Date c1874

Robert Southwell / Anon
ROBERT SOUTHWELL English poet and Jesuit martyr

Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
William Sawtre, priest of St Osyths church, London, is burnt for following the heretical views of Wyclif : he is considered to be the first Lollard martyr

St Vincent Died 304
SAINT VINCENT Martyr and Deacon to Bishop Valerius of Saragossa (put to death by Diocletian in Valencia)

The death of Joan of Arc. Private Collection

Saint Fabian and Saint Sebastian
Saint Fabian, pope and saint and Saint Sebastian. They are both catholic martyrs of the era of Emperor Decius (as he considered them as rivals)

Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia, 1600 (marble)
704415 Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia, 1600 (marble) by Maderno, Stefano (1576-1636); Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: St Cecilia, Christian martyr of the 2nd century.); Italian

The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Saint John the Evangelist. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint John the Evangelist. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Saint John the Baptist, 1513-1516. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Saint John the Baptist, 1513-1516. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Italian Friar and Preacher Girolamo Savonarola
Girolamo Maria Francesco Matteo Savonarola- Italian Dominican reformer and martyr Date: circa 1470s

The Conversion of St. Paul or, The Road to Damascus (oil on canvas)
XMN184714 The Conversion of St. Paul or, The Road to Damascus (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); Musee de Picardie, Amiens

St Stephen / Fra Angelico
STEPHEN THE DEACON First Christian martyr, preaching to a group of people in a distinctly Italian renaissance setting Date: ? - circa 35

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The Virgin of the Rocks, Between 1492 and 1508. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Madonna and child with infant John the Baptist, 1542. Artist: Beccafumi, Domenico
Madonna and child with infant John the Baptist, 1542. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Death Of Simon De Montfort After Being Struck On The Head By A Stone At The Siege Of Toulouse. Simon Iv De Montfort, Seigneur De Montfort-L amaury, 5Th Earl Of Leicester, 1160 To1218

Altarpiece of Saint Quiteria, 1332, by Joan Loert. Spain
Joan Loert, Master of Privileges. 13th-14th centuries. Altarpiece of Saint Quiteria, 1332. From the Hospital of Saint Anthony, Palma of Majorca. Museum of Majorca. Spain

PETER MARTYR (1500-1562). Pietro Martire Vermigli. Florentine Augustinian abbot and religious reformer. Oil on canvas, 1560, by Hans Asper

MAP: CARIBBEAN, 1511. The first map to show Bermuda, also showing coastline detail of the Bay Islands of Honduras at Guanaca and Florida (labeled Isla de Beimenhi)

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

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"Martyr: A Glimpse into the Lives of Saints and Heroes" In the realm of religious art, martyrdom has been a recurring theme that captivates viewers with its profound symbolism and tales of sacrifice. From St Peter ordaining St Stephen Deacon in the mid-15th century to Byzantine icons depicting Saints Sergius and Bacchus, these artworks transport us back in time to witness moments of unwavering faith. One such portrayal is found in an exquisite tempera on panel painting titled "Icon of St. John the Baptist. " This piece captures the essence of martyrdom as it depicts John's steadfast commitment to his beliefs, even in the face of persecution. Moving forward through history, we encounter scenes like burning crosses at Lewes' annual bonfire night parade or Annibale Carracci's powerful depiction of "The Stoning of St. Stephen. " These images remind us that martyrdom extends beyond religious contexts; it encompasses those who stand up for their convictions against all odds. Artistic masterpieces also shed light on lesser-known martyrs like Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna or Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine. Their portraits serve as poignant reminders that martyrdom can take various forms – from political struggles to personal sacrifices made for a greater cause. "The Burning Of Cranmer, " another evocative artwork, transports us to 16th-century London where Thomas Cranmer faced execution for his Protestant beliefs. This chilling scene reminds us that martyrs often pay the ultimate price for challenging societal norms. Yet amidst these somber depictions, there are glimpses of hope and triumph. Perugino's masterpiece "Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter" portrays a momentous event where divine authority is bestowed upon one man despite imminent danger lurking ahead—a testament to resilience even in times when martyrdom seems inevitable. Finally, we turn our attention towards Mint Street Workhouse, a place where countless individuals endured unimaginable hardships.