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Martyrium (Martyrdom)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image shows various interlocking lines and jagged shapes forming an abstract scene. Within the strokes, there are figures resembling human forms suggesting a gathering. The tallest figure is draped across a horizontal line, while other figures below appear to be kneeling or leaning. The scene is chaotic with dense hatching and cross-hatching creating texture and depth like an intricate sketch or drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1921
Medium
drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3300 × 4220 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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