The Martyrdom of Saint Alexander of Bergamo
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, c. 1524
- Artist
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Date
- c. 1524
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- pen and brown ink over graphite; some corrections on horse's head with white gouache; squared with graphite; on two sheets joined vertically
- Dimensions
- overall (approximate): 27.2 × 19.9 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This is a drawing depicting military figures and landscapes. The artwork includes different sections showing various scenes: a group of figures conversing, armored figures on horseback, and a figure with a large spear. The background includes foliage, clouds, and distant structures. The drawing uses lines and shading to create depth and narrative related to military or historical events.