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| The Martyrdom of St Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli | |
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| Artist | Artemisia Gentileschi |
| Year | c. 1635-7 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 308 cm × 200 cm (121 in × 79 in) |
| Location | Pozzuoli Cathedral, Naples |
Saint Januarius in the Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli is a 1635-1637 oil on canvas painting by Artemisia Gentileschi. The work shows the moment that the Christian martyr Januarius and his followers are thrown to a group of wild animals in the amphitheatre in Pozzuoli - however, they lick the saint's feet rather than attacking him and Januarius is unharmed.[1]
- ^ "The Martyrdom of St. Januarius in the Amphitheater at Pozzuoli · Italian Baroque Art". baroque.trinity.duke.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-01.