Saint Apollonia Destroys a Pagan Idol — Giovanni d'Alemagna | DiscoverArt

Giovanni d'Alemagna

Saint Apollonia Destroys a Pagan Idol

c. 1442/1445

tempera on poplar panel

59.4 × 34.7 cm (23.4 × 13.7 in)

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