Browsing by Subject "Martyrdom"

Now showing items 1-3 of 3

    • The main doors of St. Peter's 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 19)
      The great bronze central door is from Old St. Peter's and was decorated by Filaret in 1439-45. The iconography of the central panels are of St. Peter with the keys on the right, and St. Paul with the sword of the word on ...

    • The martyrdom of St. Paul 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 19)
      As a Roman citizen Paul would not be subject to crucifixion but rather died a martyr through decapitation by sword (lower right). In the upper center right Paul receives the martyrs crown as he ascends on high.

    • Plaque commemorating Martyrdom of Paul and John 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan), 19)
      Marble plaque