Reparata, patron saint of Florence
Reparata was a 3rd-century martyr from Palestine. Under the orders of Emperor Decius, she was tortured and eventually martyred. Here, she is shown carrying a pot of boiling lead, which was poured over her head in an attempt to make her recant her faith and make offerings to Roman gods. Reparata's hagiography says God protected her, and she was unharmed by the lead.
Reparata, the patron saint of Florence, holding bowl of boiling lead Decius ordered to be poured over her head. No crown. Martyr.
Title of Art: Santa Reparata
Subjects: Reparata of Florence
Artist: Arnolfo Di Cambio
Art Form: Sculpture
Date of Composition: 1310
Exhibit Institution: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (The Duomo), crypt
Exhibit Location: Florence, Italy
VM Image #: 0063
Photographer: Shala Graham
Date of Photograph: January 7, 2023
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