The Martyrdom of a Saint

Executed in woodcut, the image relies on bold, carved lines and the characteristic grain of the wood block. The axe handles are deliberately rendered with uneven, jagged strokes, creating a sense of tension. Close inspection reveals the texture of the medium, where the rough carving produces a distinctive, tactile quality not found in smoother print techniques.

This impression is a restrike produced in 1968, replicating an earlier woodcut that circulated during the period when such prints were affordable and widely distributed for devotional purposes. The later version allows contemporary viewers to experience a format that historically enabled ordinary households to access religious narratives.