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SAINT PETER CRUCIFIED
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SAINT PETER CRUCIFIED
SAINT PETER is crucified head downwards, by Nero, despite the remonstrations of other saintly persons Date: circa 64
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Crucified Nero Peter Pope Saintly Persons
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This haunting image depicts Saint Peter, the first Pope and one of the twelve apostles, being crucified upside down at the orders of Emperor Nero in Rome around 64 AD. According to legend, Peter requested to be crucified in this manner as he felt unworthy to be crucified in the same way as Jesus, who was crucified with his head facing downwards. The scene is filled with intense emotion as other saintly figures, likely fellow apostles or early Christian martyrs, plead with Nero to spare Peter's life. Their desperate entreaties fall on deaf ears as Nero, depicted here with a cruel and determined expression, insists on carrying out the sentence. Despite the intervention of these saintly figures, Peter's fate is sealed. He is shown here in the midst of his suffering, his face contorted in pain as he hangs upside down on the cross. The image is a poignant reminder of the persecution and sacrifice endured by early Christians during the Roman Empire. The exact origins of this image are uncertain, but it is believed to date from the late medieval period. The use of vivid colors and intricate details in the depiction of the figures and their emotions adds to the powerful impact of the image. It is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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