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St. Andrew, 16th century - Public domain portrait drawing

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St. Andrew, 16th century - Public domain portrait drawing

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Juan Carreño de Miranda (Spanish, Avilés 1614–1685 Madrid)

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According to tradition, St. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross, known as a Saint Andrew's Cross. This distinctive form of crucifixion is said to have been chosen as a reflection of St. Andrew's humility, as he felt unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus Christ. The image of St. Andrew holding the X-shaped cross has been a popular subject in Christian art and is a symbol of the saint's martyrdom. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and is revered by the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches.

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1600 - 1699
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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