Artwork
The Massacre of the Innocents
The Massacre of the Innocents is a print by Franz Anton Erich Moritz Steinla. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Massacre of the Innocents is a print on paper created by Franz Anton Erich Moritz Steinla in 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic and violent scene of women and children being attacked by armed men, set against a backdrop of a cityscape with ominous clouds, conveying a sense of intense drama and tragedy.
Technique & Style
The composition is based on an earlier work by Raphael, indicating Steinla's engagement with the artistic legacy of the Renaissance master.
Artist & collection
Artist
Franz Anton Erich Moritz Steinla
Franz Anton Erich Moritz Steinla made 19th-century religious prints drenched in chiaroscuro.
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