1620
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Martyrdom of St Lawrence is a 1620 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a man being martyred. He is shown on his knees, with his arms outstretched and his head tilted back. The man is surrounded by several other figures, some of whom appear to be holding him down or preparing to inflict harm on him. The painting is rendered in a dark and moody color palette, with deep shadows and highlights that create a sense of tension and drama. The figures are depicted in a realistic and detailed manner, with attention paid to their facial expressions and body language. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Jusepe de Ribera.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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