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The Martyrdom of Saint Justina
Bernardo Strozzica. 1635
Chrysler Museum of Art
Norfolk, United States
This is an oil on canvas painting. In this brightly colored painting, Justina looks heavenward while an executioner is poised behind her with a knife. An angel hovers above Justina's head ready with the martyr's palm and crown upon her death.
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Details
- Title: The Martyrdom of Saint Justina
- Creator: Bernardo Strozzi
- Creator Lifespan: 1581/1644
- Creator Nationality: Italian
- Date Created: ca. 1635
- Physical Dimensions: 92 1/2 x 51 1/2 in. (235 x 130.8 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil
- Art Form: Painting
- Support: Canvas
- Depicted Person: Saint Justina
- Depicted Topic: Religion
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