

Initial P with the Martyrdom of Saint Peter Martyr
The artwork titled "Initial P with the Martyrdom of Saint Peter Martyr" by artist Unknown, depicts a scene within an irregularly shaped frame, resembling a cut segment of a larger piece. The frame features a blue background with a beige interior and is adorned with a decorative border on the left side. Inside the frame, a large oval encloses the main scene: two men are present. The man on the left wears a blue outfit and a blue head covering; he holds an axe in his right hand. The man on the right is dressed in black with a blue and red halo around his head; his hands are raised. Above the oval, in the upper-left corner of the blue background, a smaller circular frame contains a figure with brown hair. The left edge of the artwork features a vertical decorative line with orange, blue, and white elements.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second half 13th century
- Medium
- Tempera and ink on parchment
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 543 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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