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Jereo Before the King of the Huns for the Liberation of Saint Ursula

Alfonso Parigi II

1631

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Jereo Before the King of the Huns for the Liberation of Saint Ursula is a 1631 ink by Alfonso Parigi II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfonso Parigi II
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a scene of liberation, with a figure in the foreground and a crowd of people in the background. The figure is shown in a dramatic pose, with their arms outstretched and their head thrown back. The crowd is gathered around a building, with some people standing on the steps and others in the surrounding area. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, with a sense of movement and energy conveyed through the use of bold lines and expressive gestures. The overall mood of the etching is one of drama and tension, with a sense of anticipation and expectation. To learn more about the artist who created this etching, look up Alfonso Parigi II.