The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

by Charles Le Brun (1647)
Peinture du crucifiement de saint André par Charles le Brun

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew is a May painting created in 1647 by Charles Le Brun. One of many paintings offered to the cathedral by the goldsmiths’ guild. The painter chose to depict the moment when the apostle is seized to be tied to the cross for his martyrdom.

Not on display:
Stored in reserve, outside the cathedral