Martyrdom of Saint Agatha
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Martyrdom of Saint Agatha is a 1766 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with a woman lying on the ground, her head turned upward as if in pain. A man stands over her, holding a sword, while another figure reaches toward her from above. The background is dark and swirling, with clouds and a faint glow around them. The woman’s expression and the sword suggest a story of suffering. This print was made using a method that lets artists create detailed lines and textures. Look up etching next to see how this technique works.
