Martyrdom of St. Andrew
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Martyrdom of St. Andrew is a 1850 by Giovanni Folo, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts the martyrdom of St. Andrew, with the saint being tortured on a wooden platform. He is being stretched out by several men, while others look on. The scene is set in a classical setting, with columns and a building in the background. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of drama and tension in the scene. The use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used in this painting, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
The print depicts the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, based on a composition by Domenichino and rendered by Giovanni Folo in 1850. Executed on paper, the work reproduces the scene of the saint’s execution as interpreted by the earlier artist.
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Giovanni Folo made dramatic religious prints in the late 18th to mid-19th century.
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