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THE MARTYR OF SOLWAY: The Tale Yet To Be Heard

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On request of  @isax1124 The Martyr Of Solway , a Pre-Raphaelite work of art, made in 1871 , tells a story older than itself. Made by John Everett Millias , the painting is seamlessly perfect. Painted with loose strokes, with a sort of painterly hand. It shows the story, one that found an important place in the history of Christianity . Inspiration the scene is inspired by an incident of that took place on 13th April, 1685 on the Solway Firth , located on the west coast of Scotland , where an 18 year old girl was executed . The painting depicts the ingrained faith the girl had in her God . The Solway Firth Also known as he Wigton Martyr , the girl played a major role in the Presbyterian Movement . Only little is known about the intricacies of the painting itself, possibly due to the fact that the final act of sacrifice has become more fascinating for the viewer than the painting itself. So, who was this young lady ? And what is her story? Interpretation and Feat