The Martyrdom of Saint Alexander of Bergamo
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, vers 1524
- Artiste
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Datation
- vers 1524
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- 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
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.