1512
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This woodcut shows a chaotic scene with a group of people crowded around a woman tied to a post. She’s holding a cross, and men are attacking her with swords and clubs. The background is packed with swirling trees and jagged rocks, making everything look tense and dramatic. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create a sense of movement and chaos. This style was common in woodcuts, where the design is carved into wood and then printed. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing technique works.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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