St. Andrew

El Greco1610 - 1614

Museo del Greco
Toledo, Spain

According to tradition, St. Andrew, Peter's brother, was crucified. The saltire cross was the symbol of his martyrdom and is the insignia of his iconographic representation.

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Title: St. Andrew
Creator Lifespan: 1541 - 1614
Creator Nationality: Greek
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Toledo, Spain
Creator Birth Place: Crete
Date Created: 1610 - 1614
Painter: El Greco
Original Tittle: San Andrés
Type: Painting
External Link: CERES

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