1632
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence is a 1632 ink by Claude Vignon, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded scene of people gathered around a fire. In the center, a man lies on a gridiron, his body twisted in pain. Around him, others stand or kneel, some holding objects like books or tools, while a few children watch. The background has classical ruins and a tall statue, with a dramatic sky full of swirling clouds and birds. The man on the gridiron is often linked to stories of faith and suffering. The artist signed it in the corner, but the details are small and hard to read up close. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Vignon made prints like this.
Claude Vignon (19 May 1593 – 10 May 1670) was a French painter, printmaker and illustrator who worked in a wide range of genres.
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