In Saint Apollonia (FS II.333), Andy Warhol continues his exploration of religious imagery through the lens of Pop Art, transforming a traditional Christian figure into a contemporary visual icon. Based on Piero della Francesca’s 15th-century depiction of Saint Apollonia, the patron saint of dentistry, Warhol reimagines the serene Renaissance portrait using his signature silkscreen printing technique and bold, saturated color palette.
This version, FS II.333, is distinguished by its vivid interplay of contrasting hues and dynamic outlines, which lend the saint’s image an almost electric presence. The flattened planes of color and graphic contours dissolve the boundaries between sacred art and commercial design, echoing Warhol’s fascination with repetition, celebrity, and the power of visual media.
Created in the final years of his life, Warhol’s Saint Apollonia series reflects a deeper, more spiritual dimension in his work—where faith, fame, and image converge. In FS II.333, the saint becomes both a devotional figure and a Pop icon, bridging the divine and the everyday.