The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula - Caravaggio - was created in 1610.
The Conversion of Saint Paul - Caravaggio - was created in 1601.
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist - Caravaggio - was created in 1608.
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence - Titian - was created in 1558.
Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin was created in 1606.
St. Ursula is a legendary Christian virgin martyr who allegedly was martyred along with 11,000 companions. The story of her martyrdom became popular in medieval Europe, leading to her veneration as a saint. However, historical evidence for her existence is lacking, and she is considered a legendary figure by many scholars.
Ursula was a martyr and early Christians considered all martyrs to be saints.
My School :-) The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula
Foreshortening was the technique that Caravaggio used in the Conversion of Saint Paul.
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The martyrdom of Saint Ursula and the eleven thousand virgins is a legend about a Christian princess who, along with a large group of virgins, traveled to Rome on a pilgrimage and was martyred by the Huns in the 4th or 5th century. The story has been widely commemorated in art, literature, and music throughout history, although the actual historical basis for the legend is unclear.
Ursula and her company were tortured to death to get them to renounce their faith.
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