Saint Nazarius & Celsus (350ad), 18th Century Diptych Of The Christian Knights & Martyrs

Saint Nazarius & Celsus (350AD), 18th CenturyDiptych Of The Christian Knights & Martyrs after lost work by Bartolomeo Montagna (1450-1523)Large 18th Century Italian Old Master depiction of Saint Celsus and Saint Nazarius, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition scene, part of a diptych we are selling the other separate. Depicts at full length the two saints, rarely depicted in art, who were later beheaded by order of Emperor Nero for refusing to leave Christianity in favor of the Roman Gods circa 350AD. Little was known of the saints until their decapitated bodies and relics were discovered by Ambrose Of Milan. Presented in ornate foliate gilt frame.Measurements: 23" x 11.5" framed approx