Artwork
The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew
The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew is a print by the Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Martyrdom of St.
About this work
Overview
The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew is a 1624 etching by Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish artist working in Naples.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the execution of Saint Bartholomew, showing the saint being lifted into the air by several figures amidst a chaotic landscape of trees and rocks.
Technique & Style
Ribera employed sharp lines and deep shadows to convey a sense of intense drama, capturing the physical and emotional strain on the figures through their twisted, urgent poses.
History & Provenance
The etching is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
Ribera's work was characterized by dramatic realism, influencing Neapolitan art and situating him among notable Spanish Baroque artists of his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
