St Martin of Tours, 4th century (19th century). Artist: Anon

St Martin of Tours, 4th century (19th century). Artist: Anon

1-156-748 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

St Martin of Tours, 4th century (19th century). After converting to Christianity, St Martin (c316-397) lived as a hermit in France at Liguge near Poitiers. His example attracted others to do likewise, leading to the foundation of a Benedictine monastery at Liguge. In c371 he became Bishop of Tours, where he established another monastery. In the top picture, before his conversion and whilst still a soldier, St Martin tears a cloak in two and gives half to a shivering beggar he meets at the gates of Amiens. The bottom picture shows a train of packmules laden with sacks.


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Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: French: Artist
Subject
  1. St Martin of Tours: Hungarian: soldier, bishop, saint

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

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World Europe France Picardy Amiens

  1. 49 54 00 N , 002 18 00 E

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3519x4984
File Size : 51,383kb


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  1. 004318
  1. H124253
  1. 004318
  1. 0390003516
  1. 1-156-748
  1. 1156748
  1. 3516

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