Initial P with the Martyrdom of Saint Peter Martyr

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second half 13th century · Tempera and ink on parchment · Medieval Art

Saint Peter Martyr, a hero of the Dominican order who was murdered by heretics in 1253, was named a saint within two weeks! When the Dominicans established their liturgy three years later, the feast of Saint Peter Martyr was an integral part of it.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 13th century

Medium

Tempera and ink on parchment

Culture

Italian

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Bashford Dean, 1923