1522
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Martyrdom of St. Judas Thaddeus is a 1522 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene with a group of people. One man kneels in the center, looking up, while others surround him—some pointing, others holding objects like ropes or tools. The background has a grand, arched doorway with intricate carvings and symbols above it. The figures look tense, with dramatic gestures and expressions. Notice how the artist uses sharp contrasts between light and dark to focus attention on the kneeling man. The print’s style feels dramatic and detailed, almost like a story unfolding in real time. Next, check out Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553) to see more of his work.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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