1567
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Assassination of Saint Peter Martyr is a 1567 ink by Cornelis Cort, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three men in a wooded area. One man on the right is raising a weapon, while another in the center kneels with his hands near his chest. The third man on the left stands with his arms out, as if reacting to the scene. Trees and bushes fill the background, with a sky visible in the top corner. Notice how the artist uses dark lines and shading to show movement and emotion. The text at the bottom confirms this is a dramatic moment from history. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
Cornelis Cort (c. 1533 – c. 17 March 1578) was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman. He spent the last 12 years of his life in Italy, where he was known as Cornelio Fiammingo.
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