The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, 1685

This is an illustration featuring a central figure surrounded by various other figures engaged in different actions. The main figure is depicted in a pose facing upwards, while the surrounding figures appear to be interacting with or responding to the central character. In the sky above, a figure is shown either flying or descending through the clouds. The surrounding figures are shown in different poses, hinting at a narrative of conflict or a historical/mythological event. The drawing uses soft, earthy tones with expressive linework to convey movement and emotion, with shading and cross-hatching to add depth and texture.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
1685
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk with pen and brown ink and brush and light brown wash, heightened with white gouache, on light blue laid paper
Dimensions
35.2 × 21.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is an illustration featuring a central figure surrounded by various other figures engaged in different actions. The main figure is depicted in a pose facing upwards, while the surrounding figures appear to be interacting with or responding to the central character. In the sky above, a figure is shown either flying or descending through the clouds. The surrounding figures are shown in different poses, hinting at a narrative of conflict or a historical/mythological event. The drawing uses soft, earthy tones with expressive linework to convey movement and emotion, with shading and cross-hatching to add depth and texture.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750