Saint Martin of Tours Healing the Servant of Tetrodius

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, c. 1630

This is a painting depicting a scene with figures engaged in an interaction. The composition shows movement and emotion, with figures conveying distress and urgency. The central focus is on a group of people, with an individual prominently positioned and partially reclined, being supported by others. An authoritative figure in rich attire gestures towards this scene from the left. To the right, against a grand architectural backdrop, a person in regal clothing is seated on a throne, observing the scene below. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with shadows and highlights adding depth to the interactions. The style is reminiscent of a renaissance or baroque artist, capturing intricate costume details and dramatic expressions.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Date
c. 1630
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over black chalk on four joined sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
54.6 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting depicting a scene with figures engaged in an interaction. The composition shows movement and emotion, with figures conveying distress and urgency. The central focus is on a group of people, with an individual prominently positioned and partially reclined, being supported by others. An authoritative figure in rich attire gestures towards this scene from the left. To the right, against a grand architectural backdrop, a person in regal clothing is seated on a throne, observing the scene below. The color palette consists of earthy tones, with shadows and highlights adding depth to the interactions. The style is reminiscent of a renaissance or baroque artist, capturing intricate costume details and dramatic expressions.

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701