Bartolomeo

About this work

This engraving shows a chaotic scene with three men in a wooded area. One man is on the ground, bleeding heavily, while another stands over him with a sword. The third man kneels nearby, holding a helmet and looking down. The trees loom in the background, and the ground is littered with scattered objects like a helmet and what looks like a broken sword. The text below reads like a dramatic explanation of the scene, but it’s all in Italian. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create a sense of movement and tension. Want to learn more about how artists like this used engraving to tell stories?