The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Matthew
1632
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1632
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a chaotic scene with a crowd of people in robes and armor. At the center, a man is being dragged away while others watch or react. Above, another figure floats in the air, haloed and calm. The buildings in the background have columns and arches, and the whole scene looks dramatic and crowded. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of tension. This style was common in the Baroque period. Look up Baroque to see more examples of this dramatic, emotional style.
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