St Secundus and the Angel, circa 1615/1640
Oil on canvas
Height: 82 cm (32.2 in); Width: 101 cm (39.7 in)
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg
Secundus of Asti (died 119) is venerated as a martyr and saint. He was a historical figure who was beheaded at Asti under Hadrian. He is said to have been a patrician of Asti and a subaltern officer in the imperial army. It is known that a church was dedicated to him in the area as early as the 9th century…
Zaidan Gallery 
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