The death of Ananias, surrounded by Apostles
Medium
Chiaroscuro woodcut from three blocks in brown
Dimensions
Sheet: 9 3/4 × 14 7/8 in. (24.7 × 37.8 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
22.73.3-15
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the heart of the Renaissance, *The Death of Ananias, Surrounded by Apostles* (1518) captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Acts of the Apostles. Here, Ananias falls dead before Saint Peter and the Apostles after lying about his offering to the early Christian community—a dramatic tale of divine judgment and moral reckoning. Italian printmaker Ugo da Car crafted this work after a design by the High Renaissance master Raphael (Rello Sanzio), blending Raphael's elegant figures and dynamic compositions with innovative print techniques. This chiaroscuro woodcut, printed from three blocks i...
About the Artist
Ugo da Carpi|Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) · 1480–1535
Comment on works: Painter; Woodcutter