The death of Saint Peter Martyr. Etching by V. Lefebvre, ca. 1682, after Titian.
- Titian, approximately 1488-1576.
- Date:
- 1682
- Reference:
- 3083428i
- Pictures
About this work
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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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores