1522
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Martyrdom of St. Andrew is a 1522 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic crowd of people around a central figure being crucified on an X-shaped cross. Some figures are reaching up, others are kneeling or holding objects like books and tools. The scene is packed with small, detailed faces and gestures, all crammed into a tight space. The central figure’s pose and the cross shape hint this is a religious story—likely a saint’s execution. The artist packed every inch with movement, making it feel crowded and intense. Next, check out Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553) to see how his style shaped this dramatic scene.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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