St. Justa and St.
Rufina, were two sisters, natives of Seville. According to a legend
they were potters. Once they refused to sell their products for the rituals
devoted to Venus, and in answer to the persisted demands to sell, broke
their pots. They were accused of Christianity and executed. They are martyrs
and saint patrons of Seville.
See: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo St.
Justa and St. Rufina.
Francisco de Zurbarán St.
Rufina.