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The Martyrdom of Saint Alexander of Bergamo

Lorenzo Lotto

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1524
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
5429 × 7437 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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