Sant'Agata
The cameo on shell depicting Saint Agatha is a precious and meaningful piece of art, crafted on a mother-of-pearl or similar shell. This cameo portrays Saint Agatha, a revered figure in Christian tradition as a martyr and protector of Catania, Sicily. The Saint is depicted with typical iconographic attributes, such as the veil covering her head and the martyrdom of her breasts, which were mutilated during her martyrdom. The cameo on shell depicting Saint Agatha thus represents a symbol of faith and devotion, as well as a tribute to the history and spirituality of Sicily.
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- Catalogue / Shell Cameos / Religious Sardonyx.
The cameo on shell depicting Saint Agatha is a precious and meaningful piece of art, crafted on a mother-of-pearl or similar shell. This cameo portrays Saint Agatha, a revered figure in Christian tradition as a martyr and protector of Catania, Sicily. The Saint is depicted with typical iconographic attributes, such as the veil covering her head and the martyrdom of her breasts, which were mutilated during her martyrdom. The cameo on shell depicting Saint Agatha thus represents a symbol of faith and devotion, as well as a tribute to the history and spirituality of Sicily.
