1516
oil
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Martyrdom of St Stephen, division of Martinengo Altarpiece is a 1516 oil by Lorenzo Lotto, a High Renaissance work, held at Accademia Carrara.
This painting shows a chaotic scene of a group of men attacking another man, who is on the ground with his arms raised in defense. The attackers are dressed in various colors, with some wearing armor and others in simple tunics. In the background, there are trees and buildings, but the focus is on the central figures. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of tension and drama, with the bright reds and oranges of the attackers' clothing contrasting with the more muted tones of the background. The composition is dynamic, with the figures arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy. The painting is held at the Accademia Carrara.
Lorenzo Lotto (c. 1480 – 1556/57) was an Italian Renaissance painter, draughtsman, and illustrator, traditionally placed in the Venetian school, though much of his career was spent in other north Italian cities. He…
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