Antique Religious Print - The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew - Jusepe de Ribera Technique: Engraving

Technique: Engraving

Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) was a Spanish Baroque artist who specialized in painting

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DETAILS: Size: 22” x 15” inches / 56 cm x 39 cmTechnique: EngravingDate: 1700Artist: Francois HalmaPlace: Amsterdam

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Antique Religious Print - The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew - Jusepe de Ribera Technique: EngravingDESCRIPTION: "The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew" is a strikingly etching by the Spanish artist Jusepe de Ribera, published in 1624. The composition depicts the gruesome torture and execution of Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who was flayed alive. Ribera's masterful ability to convey the intense physical and emotional pain of the subject make this work an important part of Baroque art. The intricate details and