The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli
What is The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli? The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli is a masterpiece created in an unknown year by Artemisia Gentileschi. This oil on canvas is currently housed at the Unknown (or private collection). Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.
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A dramatic depiction of the Christian martyr St. Januarius, who is thrown into an amphitheater in Pozzuoli. Despite being surrounded by wild animals, they do not attack him but instead show signs of reverence, such as licking his feet.
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