Saint Martyres of Marrocos

Unknown1730

Mafra National Palace
Mafra, Portugal

Sculpture representing the first martyrs of the Franciscan Order, tortured and decapitated in Morocco. Santo António de Lisboa, who met them in Coimbra, when he learned of his martyrdom, asked permission of the Pope to exchange the Order of St. Augustine for the Franciscans.

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Title: Saint Martyres of Marrocos
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1730
Location Created: Portugal
Physical Dimensions: 100 x 158 cm
Type: Sculpture
Rights: José Paulo Ruas © Direção-Geral do Património Cultural
Medium: Polychromed terracota

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