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RMBKWRWH–Saint Blandina (Blandine) of Lyon: Christian of the Smyrna Church who suffered martyrdom in summer 177.
RMMC862Y–CHRISTIAN - Martyrdom Christian woman bound to a stake in the Roman Amphitheatre to suffer martyrdom. From Louis Marie de Cormenin, The Public and Private History of the Popes of Rome, c. 1830
RME0T5PX–Christians given to the lions in the Roman amphitheater. Cyclopedia of Universal History, 1885. Later colouration.
![The 1906 caption reads: The Martyrdom and Death of Saint Stanislaus. Colors painted on wood altar. The original is in the Museum for Art in Breslau [present-day Wroclaw in Poland].' Stanisław Kostka S.J. was a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus. He is venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Stanislaus Kostka (1550-1568). Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2R2R1HE/the-1906-caption-reads-the-martyrdom-and-death-of-saint-stanislaus-colors-painted-on-wood-altar-the-original-is-in-the-museum-for-art-in-breslau-present-day-wroclaw-in-poland-stanisaw-kostka-sj-was-a-polish-novice-of-the-society-of-jesus-he-is-venerated-in-the-catholic-church-as-saint-stanislaus-kostka-1550-1568-2R2R1HE.jpg "The 1906 caption reads: The Martyrdom and Death of Saint Stanislaus. Colors painted on wood altar. The original is in the Museum for Art in Breslau [present-day Wroclaw in Poland].' Stanisław Kostka S.J. was a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus. He is venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Stanislaus Kostka (1550-1568). Stock Photo")
RF2R2R1HE–The 1906 caption reads: The Martyrdom and Death of Saint Stanislaus. Colors painted on wood altar. The original is in the Museum for Art in Breslau [present-day Wroclaw in Poland].' Stanisław Kostka S.J. was a Polish novice of the Society of Jesus. He is venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Stanislaus Kostka (1550-1568).
RMD962K7–'The Martyrdom of St Maurice'. Christian martyr d286. Commanded by emperor Maximilian to sacrifice to the gods, was killed for refusing. El Greco (1541-1614) Greek painter. Prado, Madrid.
RM2GGAB21–The Martyrdom of the Seven Brothers, Sons of Saint Felicitas, 1709 by Francesco Trevisani, 1656-1746 Italy, Italian, (The Christian martyr Felicitas – here in yellow robes – had to witness the martyrdom of her seven sons before she herself was beheaded) .
RMRA2WR8–16th century Christian martyrs in Japan. The engraving by French artist Jacques Callot, 1592-1635, which is dated 1627, may refer to either of two episodes of martyrdom in Nagasaki, Japan where, in 1597, 26 Christians were executed or in 1632, when 55 Christians were killed in what is known as the Great Genna Martyrdom.
RM2HMFHPB–Saint Thecla, Sainte-Thecle, 1st century saint and virgin martyr of the Christian Church, follower of Paul the Apostle. Shown holding a palm of martyrdom with a male lion licking her feet. Sentenced to be eaten by wild beasts, she was saved by lionesses. Copperplate stipple engraving from Mr. M. E’s Les Jeunes Martyres de la Foi Chretienne, Young Martyrs of the Christian Faith, Francois Janet, Paris, 1819.
RMPWNWF5–The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew by Jusepe de Ribera (Jose de Ribera c.1588/91- 1652/6), oil on canvas, 1644
RM2AE46WF–Matilda Bergstrom wearing a crown of candles symbolising St Lucy, leads a candlelit procession of the London Nordic Choir during the Sankta Lucia service at York Minster. Picture date: Friday December 6, 2019. The atmospheric Swedish service is a celebration of St Lucy, a Sicilian girl martyred for her Christian faith in the fourth century. The crown symbolises a halo, a red sash her martyrdom, and the service celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
RM2DDHGFR–St Andrew Praying before his Martyrdom, 1643 Carlo Dolci, Oil Painting, Scotland, Religion, Christian, Old Master, Religion, Saint
RM2J05F7A–Gregório Lopes (active from 1513 to 1550). Portuguese painter. 'The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian', 1536-1539. Oil on oak panel (119 x 244 cm). Detail. From the Convent of Christ, Tomar, Portugal. National Museum of Ancient Art. Lisbon, Portugal.
RMF1KYHA–Christian Martyrs in the Roman Arena. Some early Christians sought out and welcomed martyrdom. Roman authorities tried hard to avoid Christians because they 'goaded, chided, belittled and insulted the crowds until they demanded their death. Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, did not desire death, but died a martyr, bound and burned at the stake, then stabbed when the fire miraculously failed to touch him.
RM2WN9KBD–Saint Quentin nailed to a cross on a chair: Quentin of Amiens was a 3rd century Christian saint who was martyred at Beauvais. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898
RMCB5YF2–temptation St Anthony 302 AD Christian priest martyrdom martyr Diocletian desert hermit celibacy solidarity God solitude cave
RMRJM2M7–Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill, Basilica di Santo Stefano al Monte Celio, an ancient basilica and titular church in Rome, Italy, frescoes, portraying scenes of martyrdom
RMMC86H9–Torture Christian woman bound to a stake in the Roman Amphitheatre to suffer martyrdom. From Louis Marie de Cormenin, The Public and Private History of the Popes of Rome, c.1830
RF2J643JM–The 1906 caption reads: “MARTYRDOM OF SAINT DENIS.—Denis or Dionysius was the first bishop of Paris, and he has been adopted as the patron saint of France. He and his chief followers were beheaded at Paris in one of the Christian persecutions by the Roman Emperors. According to legend, the saint picked up his severed head and walked with it two miles to the hill of Montmartre where he wished to be buried. It is a scene which French artists are fond of portraying with all the miraculous accompaniments, as we see them here.” Denis of Paris was a 3rd-century Christian martyr and saint. According
RMG1DKJF–Painting depicting the Martyrdom of Origen (185-254) a scholar and early Christian theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria.
RM2GGAB2C–The Martyrdom of the Seven Brothers, Sons of Saint Felicitas, 1709 by Francesco Trevisani, 1656-1746 Italy, Italian, (The Christian martyr Felicitas – here in yellow robes – had to witness the martyrdom of her seven sons before she herself was beheaded) .
RMW1P515–Martyrdom of Saints Crispin and Crepinien. From a window which no longer exists, presented by the Royal Fraternity of Shoemakers of Paris to the church of the Hopital des Quinze-Vingts. 19th century reproduction from a 16th century Livre des Confreres
RM2HMFHR5–Saint Ursula, Sainte-Ursule, martyred in the 4th century. Roman-British Christian saint who was beheaded along with thousands of other virgin martyrs in Cologne, 383. Kneeling in front of cross and scourge cat-o-nine-tails. Copperplate stipple engraving from Mr. M. E’s Les Jeunes Martyres de la Foi Chretienne, Young Martyrs of the Christian Faith, Francois Janet, Paris, 1819.
RM2AE4K0R–Matilda Bergstrom wearing a crown of candles symbolising St Lucy, leads a candlelit procession of the London Nordic Choir during the Sankta Lucia service at York Minster. Picture date: Friday December 6, 2019. The atmospheric Swedish service is a celebration of St Lucy, a Sicilian girl martyred for her Christian faith in the fourth century. The crown symbolises a halo, a red sash her martyrdom, and the service celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
RM2JBXPPF–Two representations on a plate. Above: various tortures of the first Christian. Below: the martyrdom of St. Julian, together with other Christians, Martyrdom of the first Christians and the martyrdom of St. Julian Veelerleij cruel deaths and pains of the Christians / Julian's body cut up and filled with yarn, to provide a scouting rod ., print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: Jacobus van Hardenberg, bookseller: Barent Visscher, Amsterdam, 1700, paper, etching, h 274 mm × w 158 mm
RMKXC8N3–Italy. Ravenna. Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, 5th century. Mosaic. Martyrdom of of St. Lawrence. Mosaic.
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RM2RXN245–The martyrdom of Saint Peter: Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould published in 1897.
RM2RXP217–The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy, Master of the Figdor Deposition, c. 1505 - c. 1510 After breaking off her engagement to a Roman consul to become a Christian, Lucy endured many tortures, yet she remained steadfast. She was eventually executed by the sword, as seen here. This panel was part of an altar dedicated to the saint.
RF2WD5K6K–VICENZA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 6, 2023: The painting of Martyrdom of St. Florian in Basilica dei Santi Felice e Fortunato by unknown artist.
RME4G1YK–Martyrdom of Saints Vitus and Modestus. Christian saint. Died during the persecution of Diocletian, 303 AD. Engraving by Coderch
![This image shows: “Great Martyrdom of 52 Christians on September 10, 1622 in Nagasaki [Japan]. Painted on Japanese paper. The original is in the possession of the Church of the Gesu in Rome.” It became known as the Great Genna Martyrdom. The victims included Europeans, Japanese, and Koreans. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2KY5FH0/this-image-shows-great-martyrdom-of-52-christians-on-september-10-1622-in-nagasaki-japan-painted-on-japanese-paper-the-original-is-in-the-possession-of-the-church-of-the-gesu-in-rome-it-became-known-as-the-great-genna-martyrdom-the-victims-included-europeans-japanese-and-koreans-2KY5FH0.jpg "This image shows: “Great Martyrdom of 52 Christians on September 10, 1622 in Nagasaki [Japan]. Painted on Japanese paper. The original is in the possession of the Church of the Gesu in Rome.” It became known as the Great Genna Martyrdom. The victims included Europeans, Japanese, and Koreans. Stock Photo")
RF2KY5FH0–This image shows: “Great Martyrdom of 52 Christians on September 10, 1622 in Nagasaki [Japan]. Painted on Japanese paper. The original is in the possession of the Church of the Gesu in Rome.” It became known as the Great Genna Martyrdom. The victims included Europeans, Japanese, and Koreans.
RMKCEN0A–Martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel was, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius.
RM2GFMMH8–The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy Master of the Figdor Deposition 1505 - 1510 Dutch, The Netherlands oil on panel, 132cm × 101cm After breaking off her engagement to a Roman consul to become a Christian, Lucy endured many tortures, yet she remained steadfast. She was eventually executed by the sword, as seen here.
RM2HMFHPY–Saint Euphemia, the All-praised, martyred 307 AD. Sainte-Euphemie, Christian virgin martyr saint. Tortured and then thrown to wild animals in an arena at Chalcedon. Depicted with a flaming pyre. Copperplate stipple engraving from Mr. M. E’s Les Jeunes Martyres de la Foi Chretienne, Young Martyrs of the Christian Faith, Francois Janet, Paris, 1819.
![Martyrdom of St. Stephen [Acts 7:59-60] From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2C6DGBJ/martyrdom-of-st-stephen-acts-759-60-from-the-book-bible-gallery-illustrated-by-gustave-dore-with-memoir-of-dore-and-descriptive-letter-press-by-talbot-w-chambers-dd-published-by-cassell-company-limited-in-london-and-simultaneously-by-mame-in-tours-france-in-1866-2C6DGBJ.jpg "Martyrdom of St. Stephen [Acts 7:59-60] From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866 Stock Photo")
RM2C6DGBJ–Martyrdom of St. Stephen [Acts 7:59-60] From the book 'Bible Gallery' Illustrated by Gustave Dore with Memoir of Dore and Descriptive Letter-press by Talbot W. Chambers D.D. Published by Cassell & Company Limited in London and simultaneously by Mame in Tours, France in 1866
RM2AE4K0J–Matilda Bergstrom wearing a crown of candles symbolising St Lucy, leads a candlelit procession of the London Nordic Choir during the Sankta Lucia service at York Minster. Picture date: Friday December 6, 2019. The atmospheric Swedish service is a celebration of St Lucy, a Sicilian girl martyred for her Christian faith in the fourth century. The crown symbolises a halo, a red sash her martyrdom, and the service celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
RMW58A50–The Martyrdom of the Seven Sons of Saint Felicity, The painting represents the Martyrdom of the Seven Brothers, the sons of Saint Felicitas. Saint Felicitas is kneeling to the right of the center, comforting her youngest son Martialis and pointing to the angel coming up from above with the seven crowns and seven palm branches of martyrdom. The statue of Mars, right behind her, represents the pagan gods that the early Christian widow refused to worship. To the left of the statue, the Roman emperor Pius Antonius sits on a throne, who ordered Felicitas to witness the death of her seven sons
RM2J05F6K–St. Sebastian. Unknown author, 17th century. Oil on canvas. From the Church of Santo André and Santa Marinha (Graça), Lisbon. National Museum of Ancient Art. Lisbon, Portugal.
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RMFFDGNX–MARTYRDOM OF ST. STEPHEN. /nSt. Stephen stoned to death in Jerusalem, c35 A.D. Wood engraving, American, c1840.
RME4G0H8–Martyrdom of Saints Vitus and Modestus. Christian saint. Died during the persecution of Diocletian, 303 AD. Engraving by Coderch
RM2H6PG71–The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli, painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, 1635-1637
RMHYCP0M–Detail of a mosaic in the Mausoleum of Galla Placida in Ravenna, Italy, depicting the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
RMERHP9H–'The Martyrdom of Faithful' - burning at the stake. From 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan, first published 1678.
RMG1CBX6–Engraving depicting the martyrdom of Jan Hus, The Reformer (1369-1415) a Czech priest, philosopher, early Christian reformer and Master at Charles University in Prague. Dated 15th Century
RM2KEWYYM–The Martyrdom of San Sebastian 1480-1490 Lorenzo di Credi 1456 - 1537 Florence Italy Italian Saint, Sebastian, (died c. 268 AD), Christian saint and martyr, Killed during the Roman, Emperor, Diocletian, persecution of Christians, He criticized the emperor, clubbed to death,)
RM2HMFHR6–Saint Margaret of Antioch, martyred 304. Sainte Marguerite, daughter of pagan priest Aedesius, betrothed to General Olybrius, tortured, survived being eaten by Satan in the form of a dragon and finally beheaded. Copperplate stipple engraving from Mr. M. E’s Les Jeunes Martyres de la Foi Chretienne, Young Martyrs of the Christian Faith, Francois Janet, Paris, 1819.
RMGE72WY–Saint Justin the Martyr (100-165) early Christian apologist who was martyred with his students.
RM2AE4JTK–Matilda Bergstrom wearing a crown of candles symbolising St Lucy, leads a candlelit procession of the London Nordic Choir during the Sankta Lucia service at York Minster. Picture date: Friday December 6, 2019. The atmospheric Swedish service is a celebration of St Lucy, a Sicilian girl martyred for her Christian faith in the fourth century. The crown symbolises a halo, a red sash her martyrdom, and the service celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
RM2BK2W5E–Saint Sebastian (c. 256-288 AD). Early Christian saint and martyr. Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, shot by arrows in a pillar. Niche of Saint Sebastian church. Madrid, Spain.
RM2PN4M37–Martyrdom of Saint Stephen or Stephnaus, bible, New Testament, Acts of the Apostles Act 7 , verses 51-59 an Act 8 Verses 1-4, Illustration 1890
RM2RH9Y2E–The Martyrdom of Saint Ignatius (thrown to the beasts), which took place at the Colosseum in Rome, according to John Chrysostom's account of St Ignatius's life. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould.
RM2H8XKN5–The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian by Battistello Caracciolo (1578–1635), oil on canvas, c. 1625
RM2A60232–The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is a work by Piero del Pollaiuolo, commissioned by the Florentine Pucci family. 1475
RMF1M093–The Martyrdom of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498),an Italian Dominican friar and preacher active in Renaissance Florence. He was known for his prophecies of civic glory, the destruction of secular art and culture, and his calls for Christian renewal. He also denounced clerical corruption, despotic rule and the exploitation of the poor which led to the pope excommunicated him in May 1497. Savonarola and two of his supporting friars were imprisoned. On 23 May 1498, Church and civil authorities condemned, hanged, and burned the three friars in the main square of Florence, Italy
RM2M8BAJ3–The Martyrdom of the Apostles, painting in mixed media on walnut by Stefan Lochner, after 1435
RMHJXMW3–Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist. Detail of the altarpiece from 1475-1500 by unknown artist from the Rhineland (possibly, from Colmar) based on the engravings by German Renaissance engraver Martin Schongauer on display in the Musee d'Unterlinden (Unterlinden Museum) in Colmar, Alsace, France.
RMERG8M3–Martyrdom of Ælfheah of Canterbury, Anglo- Saxon bishop of Winchester, later Archbishop of Canterbury. Captured by Viking
RMKCEN0B–Albrecht Durer's interpretation of the Martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel was, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius.
RM2HMFHR3–Saint Julia of Corsica, Sainte-Julie, martyred 450. Christian virgin martyr, 5th century. Cathaginian girl who was tortured and finally crucified on Corsica, 450 AD. Depicted embracing a cross. Copperplate stipple engraving from Mr. M. E’s Les Jeunes Martyres de la Foi Chretienne, Young Martyrs of the Christian Faith, Francois Janet, Paris, 1819.
RM2J9TN15–The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, by Matthias Stom
RMGEFWFG–Saint Cyprian Bishop of Carthage (210-258) early Christian writer died a martyr when beheaded by the sword.
RM2AE4MN4–Matilda Bergstrom wearing a crown of candles symbolising St Lucy, leads a candlelit procession of the London Nordic Choir during the Sankta Lucia service at York Minster. Picture date: Friday December 6, 2019. The atmospheric Swedish service is a celebration of St Lucy, a Sicilian girl martyred for her Christian faith in the fourth century. The crown symbolises a halo, a red sash her martyrdom, and the service celebrates the bringing of light during the darkness of winter. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
RMAJD7KJ–Early Christian medieval wall painting depicting the torture of St George on the wheel. St Botolphs Church, Hardham, West Sussex.
RMBPFN43–A stained glass window depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Stephen by Stoning to Death, Freiburg Münster, Baden Wurtemburg, Germany
RMHTMJKC–Martyrdom of St Peter who is said to have been crucified at Rome with head, not feet, nearest the ground. From Hartmann Schedel 'Liber chronicarum mundi' (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1495. Woodcut
RMHWPEW8–Roman Empire. Persecution of Christians. Amphitheatre. Christians martyrs. Engraving, Color. 19th century.
RM2B6D652–Martyrdom of St Thomas, early 13th century. MS. Harl 5102 (British Library). Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and Thomas à Becket (c1119-1170). Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. This is the earliest known portrayal of Thomas Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral.
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