1625
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Dominant colour
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence is a 1625 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts a man in a white loincloth, being held by two men in the background. The man's arms are outstretched, and his body is contorted in a dramatic pose. In the foreground, another man is kneeling, looking up at the scene unfolding before him. The scene is set against a dark, ominous background, which contrasts with the warm tones of the figures in the foreground. The overall mood of the painting is one of intense drama and emotion. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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