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Description

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.

Het martelaarschap van Sint-Lucia

c. 1505 - c. 1510

Accession Number

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Medium

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Dimensions

frame: height 149.1 cm x width 119.4 cm x thickness 9 cm

Classification

Painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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