Martyre de Saint Estienne (The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian)
1677
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1677
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Martyre de Saint Estienne (The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian) is a 1677 ink by Etienne Baudet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic scene with a group of people in the foreground. One man lies on the ground, pierced by arrows, while others react in shock or grief. Behind them, a tall column stands, and a winged figure floats above, holding a wreath. In the background, a grand building and a tree add depth to the scene. The title at the bottom names it *The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen*—a story of a saint killed for his faith. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the scene a sense of movement and emotion. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like Baudet built such detailed scenes with just ink and metal.
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