Sujet
Saint Martin of Tours, c. 1480-1500. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Saint Martin of Tours, c. 1480-1500. According to tradition, St. Martin was born in the reign of Constantine the Great (AD 306-337) and served as a member of the Roman cavalry in Gaul. There he earned a reputation for humility and boundless charity. During the severe winter of AD 322 at Amiens, Martin's compassion for others led him to divide his cloak with his sword, and to give half to a poor, naked beggar. This event, along with Martin's subsequent vision of the beggar as Christ, eventually led to the saint's widespread popularity throughout medieval Europe. Saint Martin was particularly venerated in the city of Tours where he served as bishop, where his tomb is located, and of which he remains the patron saint.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G02_419
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Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
76,8Mo (5,5Mo) / 45,5cm x 42,3cm / 5376 x 4992 (300dpi)