Artwork preview

The Martyrdom of Saint James (?)

Christoph Murer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of figures gathered within an architectural interior. The central figures engage in dynamic interaction. They are adorned in historical attire. In the background, above the main figures, more scenes are illustrated. The style is intricate, detailed, and linear, drawing viewers' focus to the composition's movement and setting.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1630
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
4385 × 3195 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original