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Portrait of a Young Woman as St Agatha
Giovanni Cariani, 1485-1547

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St. Agatha was a third century Sicilian saint who, according to legend, rejected the love of the Roman Governor and was thrown into a brothel where she endured various tortures, including the removal of her breasts.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of a Young Woman as St Agatha, 1485-1547
Date supported
1990
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
69 x 58 cm
Grant
35000
Total cost
300000
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