09 works, Today, October 8th, is Saint Pelagia’s day, her story illustrated #280

Unknown artist
Saint Pelagia beating the devil
Saint Marina beating the devol, c. 19th century
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Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens

Author: Zaidan Art Blog

I search Art History for Beautiful works that may, or may not, have a secondary or unexpected story to tell. I then write short summaries that grow from my research. Art work is so much more when its secrets are exposed View all posts by Zaidan Art Blog

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