The Death of Ananias and Sapphira Self-researched
Biblical Context
Death of Ananias and Sapphira - The dramatic biblical episode from Acts of the Apostles where Ananias and Sapphira fall dead before the Apostles for lying about their donation to the community. (Acts 5:1-11)
Originally painted for St. Peter's Basilica, this large canvas depicts the dramatic biblical episode from Acts of the Apostles where Ananias and Sapphira fall dead before the Apostles for lying about their donation to the community. Transferred to Santa Maria degli Angeli in the 18th century.