The Martyrdom of Saint Philip

The Martyrdom of Saint Philip
Spanish: Martirio de san Felipe
ArtistJusepe de Ribera
Year1639
Mediumoil on canvas
Movementbaroque
SubjectThe Martyrdom of Philip the Apostle
Dimensions234 cm × 234 cm (92 in × 92 in)
LocationMuseo del Prado, Madrid
AccessionP01101

The Martyrdom of Saint Philip (Spanish: Martirio de San Felipe) is a painting by Jusepe de Ribera from 1639.

It is considered one of his best works. The Spanish critic Eugenio d'Ors said of it " almost, almost like a Russian ballet." The painting is exhibited in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.


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