The Martyrdom of Saint John

Albrecht Dürer, probably c. 1496/1498

This is a drawing of figures gathered around a central event of a figure immersed in a large cauldron. The artwork features elaborate details and expressions. The drawing showcases a variety of characters in diverse attire. The central figure in the cauldron appears distressed, as someone tends to a fire beneath, while other figures surround them, some appearing as observers, others engaged in the proceedings. The background is adorned with architectural and decorative elements.
هنرمند
Albrecht Dürer
تاریخ
probably c. 1496/1498
نوع
Print
شیوه
woodcut on laid paper
ابعاد
sheet (trimmed to block): 38.3 × 27.8 cm
مجموعه
National Gallery of Art, Washington
مجوز
مالکیت عمومی, CC0

توصیف تصویر

This is a drawing of figures gathered around a central event of a figure immersed in a large cauldron. The artwork features elaborate details and expressions. The drawing showcases a variety of characters in diverse attire. The central figure in the cauldron appears distressed, as someone tends to a fire beneath, while other figures surround them, some appearing as observers, others engaged in the proceedings. The background is adorned with architectural and decorative elements.

Albrecht Dürer