Saint Lawrence prepared for Martyrdom 1600-1 The Baptism of Christ 1599 Adam Elsheimer 1578 - 1610 German Germany ( Saint Lawrence was martyred for refusing to reveal what were thought to be treasures of the Church. In this work, however, the artist appears to imply a refusal to worship false gods, by the inclusion of the statue or idol on the right. Since Lawrence was martyred in Rome )

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