Apollonia is forcefully brought before a king/royal figure by her accusers. The viewer is witnessing the man in yellow announcing her refusal to renounce her faith and the royal representative seems to be directing her to the jail entrance in the background. Apollonia is
not struggling or protesting. She exhibits virtue and courage in the face of a probable death sentence.
not struggling or protesting. She exhibits virtue and courage in the face of a probable death sentence.
Title of Art: Before the King
Subjects: Apollonia, angels
Subject Century: 3rd
Artist: Francesco Granacci
Art Form: Painting
Date of Composition: 1530
Exhibit Institution: La Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze (Gallery of the Academy of Florence)
Exhibit Location: Florence, Italy
VM Image #: 0134
Photographer: Kirstyn Wright
Date of Photograph: January 7, 2025
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