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Saint Agapitus of Praeneste in the Arena; (interior) The Beheading of Saint Agapitus of Praeneste by Swiss Painter.
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“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Saint Agapitus of Praeneste in the Arena; (interior) The Beheading of Saint Agapitus of Praeneste
Swiss Painter
Saint Agapitus of Praeneste in the Arena; (interior) The Beheading of Saint Agapitus of Praeneste
Swiss Painter32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Portrait
Medium
Oil, gold, and white metal on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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