Martelaarschap van H. Andreas
Jenö Doby
1844 - 1907
Medium
etching
Dimensions
258; 319
About this artwork
height 319 mm x width 258 mm
Art Historical Context
"Martelaarschap van H. Andreas" (Martyrdom of St. Andrew), an etching by Hungarian artist Jenö Doby1844–1907), captures a dramatic religious scene from the life of the apostle St. Andrew, known for his crucifixion on X-shaped cross. Created during the late 19th century, work measures 319 mm in height by 258 mm in width a compact format ideal for intimate study or devotional display in bourgeois homes of the era. ching, Doby's chosen medium, involves incising lines into a metal plate with acid, allowing for intricate details and rich tonal contrasts through inking and printing. This technique,...