On the left pillar of the left portal, of the south porch, this sculpture (1194-1230) at Chartres Cathedral depicts the Martyrdom of St Lawrence, who lies on a large grill with flames underneath it.
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Lawrence (Laurence) was a 3rd century figure who was martyred during the time Valerian by being grilled to death. St Lawrence has been associated with a relic in Valencia that is said to be the cup that Jesus and the Apostles drank from at the Last Supper.
See "The Golden Legend" for the medieval life of St Lawrence.
This glass panel depicts St Lawrence holding a gridiron. It was made in 1350 and is part of the East Window at Gloucester Cathedral.
15th century stained panels depicting St Lawrence, St George, and St Christopher.
Stained glass panel from 1520, at Evreux Cathedral, depicting St Lawrence.
Consisting of St Sebastian, St Lawrence, and St Stephen, this image of saints is part of the east window at Ladbroke, Warwickshire, by Hardman and Co.