Saint Agatha. Etching.
- Date:
- [1---]
- Reference:
- 749966i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
She holds the martyr's palm and a breast between the blades of a pair of shears. Saint Agatha suffered martyrdom by having her breasts mutilated with hot shears or pincers
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [1---]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image and lettering 2.8 x 2.1 cm
Lettering
Mamillas amisit Agata
Translation of lettering: "Agatha: lost her breasts"
Reference
Wellcome Collection 749966i
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores