Title

The martyrdom of Saint Erasmus who is prostrate having in innards removed, two putti above holding the crown and palm of martyrdom, ca. 1630.

Caption

The martyrdom of Saint Erasmus who is prostrate having in innards removed, two putti a..., ca. 1630. Creator: Pietro Testa.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM20A98_205

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NA

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License type

Rights managed

Available size

25,7Mb (3,7Mb) / 8,4in x 11,9in / 2506 x 3580 (300dpi)

Keywords

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