St. Bartholomew Flayed
Artist: Marco d’Agrate
1563
Sculpture
The statue is a life-size depiction of St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Bartholomew is shown standing upright, holding his flayed skin in his left hand and a knife in his right hand.
It is made out of bronze and is located in The Cathedral of Milan (Duomo di Milano)
Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Most scholars today identify Bartholomew as Nathanael, who appears in the Gospel of John (1:45–51; cf. 21:2)
St. Cecilia
Artist: Stefano Maderno
1600
Sculpture
This work in marble is a lifelike representation of the martyr St. Cecilia, capturing the moment of her discovery in her final resting pose.
The Basilica of Santa Cecilia is a historic church situated in the oldest area of Roman, the Trastevere district. Dedicated to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians. The basilica dates back to the 5th century and stands where the saint was believed to have been martyred. The church’s crypt, with its ancient relics and inscriptions, offers a glimpse into early Christian Rome.
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