Who created "The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew"?

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew was created by Jean Mariette|Michel Corneille the Younger in 1690–99.

When was "The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew" created?

This artwork was created 1690–99.

What medium is "The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew"?

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew is Etching; third state of three.

Is "The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew" in the public domain?

Yes, The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

Jean Mariette|Michel Corneille the Younger

1690–99

Medium

Etching; third state of three

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 11 13/16 × 7 15/16 in. (30 × 20.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1917

Accession Number

17.50.15-49

Art Historical Context

In the late 17th century, French artists Jean Mariette and Michel Corneille the Younger collaborated on *The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew*, an etching capturing the dramatic crucifixion of the apostle on his iconic X-shaped cross. Created between 1690 and 1699, this print reflects the Baroque era's intense focus on religious fervor and emotional storytelling, evoking the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on saints' sacrifices to inspire faith. Saint Andrew, brother of Saint Peter and patron of Scotland and fishermen, meets his fate with steadfast piety amid tormentors, a scene rich in spiritual symb...

About the Artist

Jean Mariette|Michel Corneille the Younger (French) · 1694 –1774

French, Paris 1694–1774 Paris

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

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