Martyrdom of St Philip after 1435

"Martyrdom of St Philip" is a small panel painting by Stefan Lochner, a German artist active in Cologne. Created after 1435, this piece depicts the biblical story of St Philip's martyrdom. Philip, a follower of Christ, is shown tied to a cross and surrounded by four executioners. Lochner's signature detail of rich colors and meticulous detail are present in this work, which is held in the Städel Museum.