Martyrdom of Saint Cucuphas
1500
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1500
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a man being beheaded. The man, dressed in white undergarments, is kneeling on the ground with his hands tied behind his back. A figure in a brown robe and white turban stands behind him, holding a sword in his right hand and preparing to strike. In the background, there are several other figures watching the scene unfold. One of them is holding a staff, while another is dressed in a red robe. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building with a large wheel on its side. The painting is a vivid depiction of the martyrdom of Saint Cucuphas. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Ayne Bru.
