Who created "Saint Martin and the Beggar"?

Saint Martin and the Beggar was created by Vittore Carpaccio in 1493–1500.

When was "Saint Martin and the Beggar" created?

This artwork was created 1493–1500.

What medium is "Saint Martin and the Beggar"?

Saint Martin and the Beggar is Pen and gray ink, brush and gray wash, over faint traces of black chalk.

Is "Saint Martin and the Beggar" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Martin and the Beggar is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Martin and the Beggar

Vittore Carpaccio

1493–1500

Medium

Pen and gray ink, brush and gray wash, over faint traces of black chalk

Dimensions

7 x 4 1/2 in. (17.8 x 11.4 cm) maximum; borders cropped irregularly

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price Gift, 2002

Accession Number

2002.93

Tags

SwordsMenHorses

Art Historical Context

In the late 15th century, Renaissance master Vittore Carpaccio captured a pivotal moment from the legend of Saint Martin of Tours in this delicate drawing, *Saint Martin and the Beg* (ca. 1493–1500). The scene depicts the saint, a Roman soldier, halting his horse to slice his red cloak with his sword, sharing it with a shivering beggar—a profound act of Christian charity that led to Martin's conversion and sainthood. Created during Venice's golden age of artistic innovation, this work reflects the city's vibrant religious storytelling traditions, where such narratives adorned chapels and inspi...

Saint Martin and the Beggar

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