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The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Barnabas

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving depicting St. Barnabas' martyrdom. The scene shows St. Barnabas being stoned to death, with several figures throwing stones at him from the bottom of the image. St. Barnabas is on the ground on the left side. The background features a raised platform or stage with several people standing on it. Two columns flank the platform. At the top of the image, a figure of Christ or an angel appears in clouds with arms outstretched and a halo of rays around. The text "M. B. Barnaba Appos" is at the bottom.

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584 × 893 px
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