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Saint Justus converting Saint Orontius - Duomo of Lecce

Giovanni Andrea Coppola, Antonio Verrio1600

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Lecce, Italy

Painting depicting Saint Justus converting Saint Orontius, result of the collaboration between the painter Giovanni Andrea Coppola and the youg Antonio Verrio. According to the tradition, Justus was travelling to deliver a letter of Saint Paul to the Romans, but his vessel was shipwrecked off the coast of San Cataldo, where he was rescued by Orontius, who was on a hunting trip with his nephew Fortunatus. Justus spoke to thems about God, and they were so fascinated that decided to convert to Christianity.

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  • Title: Saint Justus converting Saint Orontius - Duomo of Lecce
  • Creator: Giovanni Andrea Coppola, Antonio Verrio
  • Date Created: 1600
  • Location Created: Lecce, Italy
  • Rights: ArtWork scs
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
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