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The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew

Jusepe de Ribera

Artwork Details

The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew
1624
Jusepe de Ribera
etching with some engraving on paper
13 9/16 x 10 7/16 in. (34.3 x 26.4 cm);22 3/16 x 18 3/16 in. (56.2 x 46.04 cm)
Gift of Jean Paul Slusser
1957/1.33

Description

Ribera's predilection for gruesome martyrdoms is evident in his etching of Saint Bartholomew being flayed alive. The artist's knowledge of anatomy and his ability to give a sense of realism enhances the horror presented by this scene of torture.

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