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The Assassination of Saint Peter Martyr

Cornelis Cort, after Titian

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated and slightly angled view capturing figures in a landscape. Trees obscure the high horizon, the intricately engraved textures enhancing details in vegetation, clothing, and tree bark. The monochrome color palette accentuates contrast for form and depth. Two robed figures struggle on a slope, framed by trees, while another figure gestures with a sword nearby. Leafy trees fill the background, blending into a sky with clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1567
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3247 × 4029 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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