The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew
Medium
Etching; second state of five (Bartsch)
Dimensions
sheet: 15 15/16 x 21 15/16 in. (40.5 x 55.8 cm) plate: 11 13/16 x 17 5/16 in. (30 x 44 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926
Accession Number
26.70.3(70)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold *The Martyrdom of Andrew*, a dramatic etching collaborative in spirit between two Baroque masters: Domenichino (Domenicoampieri), the Bolognese painter known for his emotive religious scenes influenced by the Carracci, and Carlo Maratti, leading Roman artist of the later 17th century. Created between 1645 and1670, this second state five (as cataloged by Adam Bartsch) captures apostle's crucifixion on an X-shaped cross amid a turbulent crowd of executioners and onlookers, evoking intense suffering and faith. Etching, the medium here, allowed for intricate lines and rich tonal contrasts ...
About the Artist
Carlo Maratti|Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) · 1625–1713
Son of a Dalmatian father. Known as the last major Italian artist of the classical tradition, which had originated with Raphael. He created a grandiose and decorative style that was valued by his ecclesiastical patrons. Comment on works: History; Religious.