Name/Title
St. ApolloniaDescription
St. Apollonia, the patron saint of dentistry, oil reproduction (?) of a 17th century painting by Sassoferrato (Giovanni Battista Salvi) (1609–1685).
For centuries, the pathophysiology of dental disease was a mystery, leaving an opportunity for those dealing in superstition and the occult to explain the unexplainable. Many turned to religion and as a result St. Apollonia became the patron saint of dentistry after her execution in 249 A.D. Her image is found in churches throughout the world, and she is usually pictured carrying pincers holding a tooth in her right hand and a martyr’s palm in her left.
Included is The Martyrdom of Saint Apollonia, oil on canvas by Jacob Jordaens (1593–1678)Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Jul 14, 2026Create Date
July 14, 2026Update Date
August 24, 2026
