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The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy
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The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy

c. 1505 - c. 1510 · panel; oil paint (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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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.

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Credit lineHet martelaarschap van Sint-Lucia. c. 1505 - c. 1510. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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