{"product_id":"the-martyrdom-of-saint-lawrence-master-of-the-acts-of-mercy","title":"The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence - Master of the Acts of Mercy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare and spiritually charged double-sided panel painting attributed to the \u003cb\u003eMaster of the Acts of Mercy\u003c\/b\u003e, a Flemish or Northern European artist named for his distinctive devotion to depicting the corporal works of mercy. Executed in oil on fir with a luminous gold ground on the obverse, this work exemplifies the devotional intensity of late medieval European painting. The gold ground — a technique inherited from the Byzantine and early Italian traditions — imbues the scene with an otherworldly, sacred radiance, elevating the martyr's suffering into a realm of divine meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Lawrence, the third-century Roman deacon, is depicted enduring his legendary martyrdom by gridiron — a scene rich in theological symbolism representing steadfast faith, courage, and the ultimate sacrifice for Christian belief. The reverse panel, \u003cb\u003eGiving Drink to the Thirsty\u003c\/b\u003e, illustrates one of the seven corporal works of mercy, reinforcing the painting's broader spiritual program of charity and compassion. Together, the two sides form a cohesive meditation on Christian virtue and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003emuseum-quality stretched canvas reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e faithfully captures the painting's intricate detail and golden luminosity. Printed on premium matte canvas and finished with a \u003cb\u003e0.75-inch gallery wrap\u003c\/b\u003e, it is ready to hang and brings the devotional power of this extraordinary work into any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:24px;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster of the Acts of Mercy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on fir, (obverse) gold ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted surface 29 x 18 3\/8 in. (73.7 x 46.7 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRenaissance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:24px;font-size:14px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:12px 0 8px\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 25 cm (8″ × 10″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 × 76 cm (20″ × 30″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102 × 152 cm (40″ × 60″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:8px 0 4px;color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eAll sizes include a 0.75\" gallery wrap. Ready to hang — no framing required.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Gallerivm","offers":[{"title":"S — 30×40 cm","offer_id":60073162834254,"sku":"GLV-19619604814-S","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M — 40×50 cm","offer_id":60073163129166,"sku":"GLV-19619604814-M","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L — 60×90 cm","offer_id":60073163161934,"sku":"GLV-19619604814-L","price":89.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1637\/9214\/files\/DT8702.jpg?v=1783515966","url":"https:\/\/gallerivm.com\/products\/the-martyrdom-of-saint-lawrence-master-of-the-acts-of-mercy","provider":"Gallerivm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}