After around fifty years' restoration in Naples, the painting was returned to its original spot in May 2014 when the Cathedral reopened for worship.

Gentileschi's painting was one of three she was commissioned to execute for placement above the cathedral's choir stalls.

It is likely that existing contacts of Gentileschi, such as the Viceroy of Naples (Manuel de Acevedo y Zuniga), helped secure the commission for her.

He stands in a vaulted hall with his mother Nicea, both holding martyr's palms.

[2] They were later moved to the Museo di Capodimonte in nearby Naples,[3] before returning to Pozzuoli Cathedral in 2014.