Gouache on vellum representing the Martyrdom of Saint Justin - Lot 107

Gouache on vellum representing the Martyrdom of Saint Justine after the painting by Veronese. In the center, the kneeling saint, her heart pierced by a dagger, points to the crown of her martyrdom; on the left, overlooking the scene, Emperor Maximian sits on a throne surrounded by judges. Illegible inscription (signature?) in red ink on the rock in the foreground. Northern Italy, late 16th/early 17th century H. 13.7 cm - L. 17.3 cm In a frame and under glass. Inscribed Morte di S Giustina / Padova on the support board. (tear and missing right edge). Saint Justina is the patroness of the city of Padua. After the victory at Lepanto on October 7, 1571, her feast day, Veronese painted a picture of her martyrdom. Mazarin was subsequently interested in buying the painting, but was unwilling to spend the 10,000 ducats demanded by the monks. The painting is now in the Museo Civico in Padua (inv. 466, fig.).