The next altar is dedicated to St Agatha, the other patron of the monastery. The artist responsible
for the altarpiece is unknown, although it is in the style of the Cavalier d'Arpino. The saint is shown being martyred with bare breasts, a reminder of the horrible legend that she had them cut off the day beforehand, only to have St Peter put them back miraculously in the night.
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