The Martyrdom of St. Philip by Jusepe Ribera

Ribera developed some themes in many works with various emotional and pictorial nuances.

One of them – the theme of suffering and martyrdom, associated primarily with the images of the saints. Saint Philip was tortured for preaching Christianity. Ribera depicted how the executioners whip him up the ridge to tear off the skin.

With tremendous authenticity, the tortured body of the saint, muscular arms and huge torsos of the executioners are written. On the face of the martyr, beautiful in his prayerful suffering, read the tremendous strength of faith and readiness for sacrifice.

Related Paintings

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian by Jusepe Ribera The Martyrdom of Saint Justine by Paolo Veronese The release of the Apostle Peter from prison by Jusepe de Ribera Penitent Mary Magdalen by Jusepe de Ribera Duel Isabella de Karazzi and Diambra de Pottinello by Jusepe de Ribera Chromium by Jusepe de Ribera Diogenes by Jusepe de Ribera The Martyrdom of the Apostle Andrew by Jusepe de Ribera