Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
Edward Burne-Jones
(British, 1833 - 1898)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass
- Martyrdom of St. Cecilia
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Dateca. 1875
Mediumphotograph
Dimensions2 3/16 x 2 1/16 in. (5.6 x 5.2 cm.)
DescriptionSt. Cecilia kneels at center, upper torso bent to left, left hand outstretched, right hand held by a soldier. Soldier bends over Cecilia, sword raised over her with his right hand. Basin behind with flames licking sides. Stone wall with single round window in background.
Inscribedverso upper center in graphite: "S.P. 4 / P. No. 163"
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.2777
William Blake
ca. 1814-1816
Object number: 000.14
Edward Burne-Jones
1907
Object number: 2000.5.650
