The death of Saint Peter Martyr. Etching by V. Lefebvre, ca. 1682, after Titian.

  • Titian, approximately 1488-1576.
Date:
1682
Reference:
3083428i
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Description

He is murdered by Carino Pietro da Balsamo, who is referred to in the lettering: "Let this hateful man roar and say what is not repeatable". The murderer subsequently repented and was beatified. On the right a fellow friar of Saint Peter, brother Dominic, flees the attacker. The location is Barlassina in Lombardy

Publication/Creation

Venetiis [Venice] : J. van Campen formis

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 54.2 x 33.3 cm

Lettering

Titianus Vecellius Cad. invent. & pinxit. Invidus hic fremat nec imitabile dicat. V. Lefebre del. et sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3083428i

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