The Martyrdom and Last Communion of St. Lucy by Veronese
This dramatic scene was painted by Paolo Veronese during the Counter-Reformation. The Church, reeling from years of corruption and the rise of Protestantism, relied on works like these to promote the importance and validity of the sacraments. And martyrs were meant to serve as role models to Catholics. The idea was, “Hey, look what this … Continue reading The Martyrdom and Last Communion of St. Lucy by Veronese
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