A carved oak relief group of a martyrdom scene

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A carved oak relief group of a martyrdom scene
the female saint shown standing robed, the figure of a king to her right, a turbanned figure standing behind her holding back her long flowing hair, a rope about a tree on the hillock above, Flemish, circa 1520 -- 22½in. (57.2cm) high, 12½in. (31.7cm) wide, 6in. (15.2cm) deep at the base

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Losses, shrinkage cracks and worming and restorations.

The present group possibly portrays the martydom of Lucia (Lucy) or Agnes.

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