1564
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence is a 1564 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows Saint Lawrence stretched on a flaming grill. Roman soldiers watch while judges point at him. The scene glows with rage and suffering. Campi draws Lawrence’s muscles tight against the heat. Tiny cross-hatched lines fill the background, making the fire feel closer. You can almost smell the smoke. The artist used pen, ink, and wash to keep every line sharp. Check out more of Campi’s work at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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