Who painted The Massacre of the Innocents?

The Massacre of the Innocents was painted by Nicolas Beatrizet in 1544.

Where can I see The Massacre of the Innocents?

The Massacre of the Innocents is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Massacre of the Innocents?

The Massacre of the Innocents is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Massacre of the Innocents?

Museum-quality prints of The Massacre of the Innocents are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Massacre of the Innocents

Nicolas Beatrizet , 1544

The Massacre of the Innocents is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Nicolas Beatrizet. It dates from 1544 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in plate: Ant Lafrery; on scroll at right: bacius / fiorentinus / SR

About this work

Overview

The Massacre of the Innocents is an engraving on laid paper created by Nicolas Beatrizet around 1544.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a chaotic and dramatic scene, likely referencing the biblical account of the Massacre of the Innocents. Figures are shown fighting and fleeing amidst architectural elements such as stairs and arches.

Technique & Style

Beatrizet employed cross-hatching to achieve a high level of texture and depth in the image, characteristic of engraving techniques of the time.