The Martyrdom of Saint John

Albrecht Dürer, probably c. 1496/1498

The image depicts a man in a cauldron surrounded by a crowd. The scene includes classical architecture in the background and various characters with distinct expressions and clothing. One man is stoking the fire under the cauldron with a staff.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
probably c. 1496/1498
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
image/block: 39 × 28.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a man in a cauldron surrounded by a crowd. The scene includes classical architecture in the background and various characters with distinct expressions and clothing. One man is stoking the fire under the cauldron with a staff.

Albrecht Dürer