1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Death of Saint Peter Martyr is a 1739 ink by John Baptist Jackson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dramatic scene of a robed figure lying on the ground, arms outstretched, surrounded by lush trees and rocky terrain. The background is dark and swirling, while the figure and plants stand out in sharp, detailed lines. Light and shadow create a sense of movement, especially around the trees and the fallen person’s cloak. The artist used a technique called *chiaroscuro*, where strong contrasts between light and dark add depth and drama. This was a common trick in Baroque art to make scenes feel intense and alive. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.
John Baptist Jackson (1701–1780) was a British artist, a woodcut printmaker of the eighteenth century.
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