The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew
1624
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1624
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew is a 1624 by Jusepe de Ribera, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a man with a wild beard being lifted into the air by other figures. One man holds his arms up while another kneels beside him, looking down. The scene is chaotic, with trees and rocks in the background. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to make the drama feel intense. The man’s face looks pained, and the bodies twist in an awkward, urgent way. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style changed art with movement and emotion.
