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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

Jusepe de Ribera

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure bound to a tree, two other figures are present in the scene. One figure is manipulating ropes while the other observes. The drawing shows detailed musculature and expressions, set against a background of trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1624
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3591 × 4811 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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