St. John
1578
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1578
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a chaotic scene with a crowd of people in dramatic poses. At the center, a woman in flowing robes holds a chalice while a man lies dead on the ground. Others around them look shocked or angry, some reaching toward the woman. In the background, a building burns and a cross stands tall. The woman’s calm face contrasts with the chaos around her, making her the focus. The artist used sharp lines and strong contrasts to show emotion and action. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
