So they cut her head off instead.
She's often depicted holding a lamb..no real significance , it's just that her name sounds a bit like "lamb" in Latin-- really! (that's what wikipedia says anyway)
I just liked the paintings I've seen of this virginal little girl with a great big gash in her throat.
So I just swiped the idea.
In some images she is seen with a dagger in her throat--come to think of it that would have been much better!
might come back to this one..
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I'm writing on the brothel saints at the moment - Agnes, Agatha, and Lucy - and I'm loving your work on them! I very much look forward to seeing any new saints you put up here!
Thank Bailey- I've not had time to finish any more Saints recently , hope to rectify that soon! I hadn't heard the term "Brothel Saints" before. If there isn't a band called that there should be!
Actually, the lamb represents her virginity
I love your work ;) I have a blog which talks a lot about the early martyrs. It would be cool if you could come check it out.
Ps I hope to see more Saints you might put up. I'd love to see your rendition of Dymphna or Saint Justina, a woman who was crucified.
Thanks for the comments Sebastiane. The lamb representing innocence or virginity sounds plausible alright. Thanks!
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