1524
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Martyrdom of Saint Alexander of Bergamo is a 1524 ink by Lorenzo Lotto, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a scene of Saint Alexander's martyrdom, with the saint being beheaded by a soldier. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and hills in the background. In the foreground, Saint Alexander is shown kneeling, with his hands bound behind his back. The soldier is standing behind him, holding a sword. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, with attention to the expressions and poses of the figures. The painting is a good example of the Renaissance style, with its use of perspective and realism. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
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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