St. Vincent on the Rack, 1240-1245, at the Church of St. Germain des Prés, Paris. As deacon Vincent attended his bishop Valerius and often spoke for him; legend says the bishop had a speech impediment, and Vincent was a powerful preacher. When they were hauled before the governor during a persecution by the Roman emperor, Vincent defied the judges with an enthusiastic defense of the Christian faith. (Victoria and Albert Museum, London)