The Martyrdom of St. Apollonia
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Martyrdom of St. Apollonia is a 1850 by Bénédict Alphonse Nicolet, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a woman in a long dress leaning against a pillar, looking up with her hand near her mouth. A man with a wild beard is pointing a spear at her, while a small angel floats above them holding a crown. The scene looks dramatic, with dark shadows and a cloudy sky in the background. The text below says this is *The Martyrdom of St. Apollonia*, showing a moment of suffering and faith. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
