St. Lawrence
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a crowded scene of people in old-fashioned clothes. Some are standing, others are kneeling or sitting, all around a man lying on the ground. A few figures above seem to be watching from a balcony, while others below hold tools or look worried. The background has tall columns and arches, giving it a grand, almost stage-like feel. The man on the ground is the focus—he’s stretched out as if in pain, while a figure in a long robe hovers nearby, possibly a priest. The mix of calm and chaos suggests something important is happening, but the exact story isn’t clear just from looking. Look up Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria to see what else this artist created.
