The Martydom of Saint Cecilia standing naked in a large cauldron, at left under a colonnade, sits a Roman Prefect, at right the statue of Jupiter in a niche 1515 - 1525

Marcantonio Raimondi's "The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia" (1515-1525) is a powerful engraving depicting the Christian saint's execution. Cecilia, naked and standing in a cauldron of boiling water, is surrounded by a crowd, including a Roman prefect. An angel, hovering above, offers Cecilia a crown as a symbol of her faith. The scene is set in a grand architectural space, emphasizing the conflict between Christian and pagan worlds. Raimondi, a master printmaker, captured the dramatic moment with intricate detail and masterful use of light and shadow, creating a vivid and moving depiction of this iconic story.