13 Works, Today, June 16th, is Saint Vitus’s day, his story in Paintings #167
Jun 16, 2024
St. Vitus’ dance, c. 1592
Oil on canvas
34.5×46.4 cm
Private collection
Saint Vitus was the son of an illustrious Sicilian dignitary who tried to turn his son from Christianity, but failed. Paternal love then turned to hatred, and he decided to kill Vitus…