S. Laurentius Martyr
1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
S. Laurentius Martyr is a 1588 ink by Anton Wierix, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man in priestly robes. He’s holding a large grid, like a metal rack, and a set of tools that look like tongs. His face is wrinkled, and he wears a halo, but his expression is more determined than peaceful. The text at the bottom calls him *S. Laurentius Martyr*, which hints he’s a saint tied to fire or suffering. The artist’s name, Anton Wierix, is also there—he made this as a religious image. If this style of printing intrigues you, look up engraving next.
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