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St Laurence before Decius's tribunal (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico

St Laurence before Decius's tribunal (detail), mid 15th century. Artist: Fra Angelico

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St Laurence before Decius's tribunal (detail), mid 15th century. St Laurence (d258), saint and martyr, was Deacon of the Christian church in Rome. He faced persecution under the Emperor Decius (249-251). Later, under the persecution of Valerian he was condemned to death by being broiled. Fresco in the Chapel of Nicholas V, Vatican, Rome, dedicated to St Stephen and St Laurence.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Fra Angelico, attributed to: Italian, Florentine: Artist, painter
Subject
  1. St Lawrence: Spanish, Roman: Saint, martyr
People Related
  1. Decius: Roman: Emperor
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Lazio Roma Rome

  1. 41 54 00 N , 012 29 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

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Society & Culture Art & Literature

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5143x3398
File Size : 51,199kb

Aliases

  1. 008335
  1. H125922
  1. 008335
  1. 0510002300
  1. 1-148-777
  1. 1148777
  1. 2300
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