Mural Painting Representing Saint Luke XIX

Mural representing Saint Luke the Evangelist with his attributes (gospel, quill and bull at his feet) painted on a light cement plate. Painting saved from destruction, this representation of Saint Luke, patron saint of artists imitates the mosaics of the Byzantine era in the background while being resolutely 19th century in the attitudes and draperies.
A Greek doctor, idol worshipper, concerned with his patients whose weakness and often misery he knew. Until the day when he heard St Paul speak of Jesus, who cames to bring salvation and resurrection. For 18 years he no longer left the apostle of nations and followed him until his martyrdom in Rome in 67.
He is the author of a gospel and the book of the Acts of the Apostles There are several medical terms to speak of the illness of those who address Jesus.