Martyrdom Persecution Collection

Study for the "Liberation of St. Peter", drawing, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Sketch of a scene of martyrdom. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Martyrdom of Saint Paul, detail of Main door of St. Peter, bronze, Antonio Di Pietro Averlino said Filaret (1400 ca.-1469), Basilica of St

The martyring of St. Peter: miniature of the Rovere Missal. Work by Francesco Marmitta preserved in the Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Illumination Early

The martyring of St. Thomas: miniature of the Rovere Missal. Work by Francesco Marmitta preserved in the Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Illumination Early

The lapidation of St. Peter, by Isaia da Pisa, in the Collegio dei Piceni, Rome, Lazio Rome Collegio dei Piceni Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Renaissance statue of St. Lawrence, collocated in the Basilica of S.Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. Rome Basilica of S.Giovanni in Laterano Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Illuminated page with a scene from the martyring of the apostles, work by the French school of the XV century located in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris

The Stoning of St. Stephen: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato

Tabernacle with Saint Sebastian. Work in the style of Caradosso, originally in the Archeological Museum and now in the the Sculpture Collection of Sforzesco Castle in Milan

The lapidation of St Steven, historiated initial from Choir Book B, from the Monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and preserved in the Capitular Room in Chiusi Cathedral Chiusi Cathedral

Main altar with the marble tribune realized on a project by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, underneath the tribune the Beheading of St. Paul opera scultorea di Alessandro Algardi (1595-1654), Church of S

Martyrdom of St. Paul, close-up of the bronze portal built by Antonio Averlino, called "Il Filarete", St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St

The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, bronze base-relief by Pietro Tacca, Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio, Florence Florence Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio Low Relief

The martyring of St. Matthias: miniature of the Rovere Missal. Work by Francesco Marmitta preserved in the Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art Illumination Early

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"Martyrdom Persecution: A Glimpse into the Sacrifice and Suffering of Saints" In the depths of art galleries and museums, hidden within the brushstrokes and chisel marks, lies a haunting reminder of human history - martyrdom persecution. These captivating works transport us to a time when faith was tested, and saints faced unimaginable trials. One such masterpiece is the "Liberation of St. Peter, " a drawing housed in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe at Uffizi Gallery in Florence. This study captures the moment when St. Peter's shackles are broken, symbolizing his liberation from imprisonment for his unwavering devotion to Christianity. Pontormo's sketch depicts another scene of martyrdom, revealing an artist's attempt to capture both physical torment and spiritual strength. Preserved alongside other drawings at Uffizi Gallery, this artwork serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who suffered for their beliefs. The bronze relief on St. Peter's main door by Antonio Di Pietro Averlino portrays the Martyrdom of Saint Paul with intricate detail. Located in Vatican City's Basilica of St. Peter, it stands as a solemn tribute to one apostle's ultimate sacrifice for spreading Christ's teachings. Francesco Marmitta immortalized moments from martyrdom through delicate miniatures found in Turin Civic Museum of Ancient Art; The Rovere Missal showcases both The Martyring of St. Peter and The Martyring of St Thomas with remarkable precision. Isaia da Pisa captured The Lapidation (stoning)of St. Peter in Rome’s Collegio dei Piceni while Renaissance statue sculpted by an unknown artist adorns Basilica di S. Giovanni Laterano honoring Saint Lawrence’s martyrdom. Traveling across borders brings us closer to illuminated pages depicting scenes from apostles' martyring.