Herrera the Elder and his workshop - St Andrew - Google Art Project

Español: La obra representa a San Andrés Apóstol, y es atribuida por algunos autores a Francisco de Herrera el Viejo y a la escuela toledana.

According to tradition, St. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross, known as a Saint Andrew's Cross. This distinctive form of crucifixion is said to have been chosen as a reflection of St. Andrew's humility, as he felt unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus Christ. The image of St. Andrew holding the X-shaped cross has been a popular subject in Christian art and is a symbol of the saint's martyrdom. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and is revered by the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches.

el greco art 17th century paintings of saint andrew francisco de herrera el viejo google art project works by herrera the elder and workshop google art project works in museo del greco paintings in the museo del greco toledo paintings of saint andrew in spain high resolution ultra high resolution late renaissance mannerism crucifixion portrait paintings public domain christian images

1600 - 1699

Museo del Greco

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