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The painter’s mature style showed his evolving genius. The images become more imposing & have even greater spirit (Count Guriev, 1821 & Ms Leblanc, 1823). His painting relied heavily on careful study & observation - studies for a martyrdom (1824-34)

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2022-07-31

20 July: St Gerebern's relics were moved to Xanten, Germany. He was the elderly priest & friend of St Dymphna who had to flee from Ireland to Geel, Belgium. They were both beheaded by her father who tracked them down! 🎨Martyrdom of St Dymphna & St Gerebernus by Jacques de l'Ange

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2022-07-20

The reason Dickens is unimpressed is "by reason of the hideous paintings with which its walls are covered. These represent the martyrdoms of saints and early Christians; and such a panorama of horror and butchery, no man could imagine in his sleep." How bad could they be? Oh. 21/

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2022-07-18

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Studies for "The Martyrdom of Saint Symphorien" (Lictors, Stone Thrower, and Spectator), 1833 https://t.co/fNcsKZqoPM

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2022-07-14

Étienne Gantrel, Martyrdom of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais, 17th century https://t.co/Uv6mbWJBUb

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2022-07-10

Taddeo Zuccaro, The Martyrdom of Saint Paul, ca. 1557–58 https://t.co/EudXAtYRAC

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2022-06-30

Reliquary Casket with Scenes from the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket
ca. 1173–80
(Met Museum)

This reliquary is dated to the years immediately following Thomas's canonization in 1173, making it one of the earliest objects commemorating his sainthood.

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2022-06-23

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Studies for "The Martyrdom of Saint Symphorien" (Saint, Mother, and Proconsul), 1833 https://t.co/DYkjZpi8FC

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2022-06-21

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Studies for "The Martyrdom of Saint Symphorien" (Lictors, Stone Thrower, and Spectator), 1833 https://t.co/bTlWhnicVk

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2022-06-18

Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1607 https://t.co/5UHTXLJNhh

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2022-06-08

St Charles de Faucauld
Felt called to show his martyrdom to remind us that dieing for the Faith is not just something that happened long ago - it happens right now too.

I commissioned the 2nd image from - follow him & hit him up for a commission or 12. Great guy. https://t.co/7yKoiZnFPk

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2022-06-05

Summer gig documenting life & legacy of saint who popularized those "ad leones! martyrdom accounts in Coliseum in Yes, Saint Leonard of Port Maurice!
I'm glad I passed up on social media blathering before looking seriously at his case. A good lesson. /+

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2022-05-31

15/17 May: St Gerebernus/Gerebern/Gerebrand. 7th C Irish priest who accompanied St Dymphna to Shared in her martyrdom. His relics moved to (St Dymphna's in Geel). 🎨Martyrdom of St Dymphna and St Gerebernus by Flemish painter Jacques de l'Ange

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2022-05-15

St. Peter Yu Tae-chol (1826-1839) was a Korean Catholic and a martyr. At the age of thirteen, he was severely beaten on orders of state officials and was finally strangled to death in prison, joining his father in martyrdom.

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2022-05-12