In this painting, a bust of Saint Agatha is depicted with the palm tree symbolizing her status as a martyr saint, and the left hand placed on her breast alluding to the specifics of her martyrdom.
Saint Agatha, 1630s, by #DianaDeRosa (#AnnellaDiMassimo; Italian, 1602–1643). Private collection? Sold in 2020 by Dorotheum, www.dorotheum.com/en/l/6718824/ #artherstory #womenartists #FeastDayofStAgatha #FeastofStAgatha
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