ALI954745 The Martydom of Saint Ignatius of Antioch (oil on canvas) (b/w) by Francanzano, Francesco (1612-56); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Ignatius of Antioch ((c. 35 or 50) – (from 98 to 117)) was among the Apostolic Fathers, was the third Bishop of Antioch, and was a student of John the Apostle. En route to Rome, where according to Christian tradition he met his martyrdom by being fed to wild beasts, he wrote a series of letters which have been preserved as an example of very early Christian theology. Important topics addressed in these letters include ecclesiology, the sacraments, and the role of bishops.); Alinari; PERMISSION REQUIRED FOR NON EDITORIAL USAGE; ITALIAN RIGHTS NOT AVAILABLE; Italian, out of copyright
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