Caption

The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence; graphic artist; subject: The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence, Lawrence (St.; ?–258) — iconography, historical scenes, lictor's rods, martyrs, Catholic saints; 2nd half of the 19th century; medium: graphic matrix/graphic plate; dimensions: height 10.9 cm, width 29.1 cm, thickness 0.2 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_340

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.0Mb (9.4Mb) / 20.0in x 8.0in / 6000 x 2389 (300dpi)

Keywords

Martyrdom St Lawrence graphic artist subject –258 iconography historical scenes lictor's rods martyrs Catholic saints 2nd half 19th century medium graphic matrix graphic plate dimensions height 10.9 cm width 29.1 cm thickness 0.2 cm rectangular metal plate engraved scene featuring group robed figures arranged across surface metal mix warm coppery tones cooler grayish areas wear left standing figures flowing robes gathered near architectural elements vertical lines block shapes muted copper gray center kneeling figure leans forward beside raised platform pedestal supports stylized flame rendered copper gray palette right several seated reclining figures draped garments form cluster arm raised another bending forward depicted warm copper highlights darker gray engraved lines far right background faint structural forms plate’s edges darker bordering slight surface blemishes brownish-gray black.