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S. Erasmus (Saint Erasmus the Martyr). The copperplate depicts Saint Erasmus, Catholic and Orthodox bishop and martyr (d. ca. 305), captured and tortured under Emperor Diocletian. He is shown in episcopal robes holding a book, and in his martyrdom holding the crank on which his entrails are wound with iron claws. Composition: on a rectangular profiled panel, the upper part contains a plastic oval frame with the saint in episcopal robes and the crank attribute; the frame is topped with a simplified acanthus ornament and flanked at the bottom by stylized palm branches. The lower part, in a cartouche separated by architectural elements, shows the martyrdom scene. The entire composition was drawn and etched; architectural elements of the panel, frames, background, and flames were added with a stylus. The martyrdom scene and the figure are mostly etched with only traces of stylus strokes. The engraving was executed by an expert graphic artist and may be an import; its quality differs from many anonymous works in similar publications. It belongs to a series of graphic compositions depicting cult images, mostly by anonymous engravers often working in Vilnius monastery workshops; likely produced in the 2nd half of the 18th century. 18th century; graphic matrix/plate; height 10.6 cm, width 6.6 cm.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A39_222

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

67.3Mo (9.7Mo) / 33.2cm x 50.8cm / 3922 x 6000 (300dpi)

Mots clés

S Erasmus Saint Erasmus Martyr copperplate depicts Saint Erasmus Catholic Orthodox bishop martyr d ca 305 captured tortured under Emperor Diocletian shown episcopal robes holding book martyrdom holding crank entrails wound iron claws Composition rectangular profiled panel upper part contains plastic oval frame saint episcopal robes crank attribute frame topped simplified acanthus ornament flanked bottom stylized palm branches lower part cartouche separated architectural elements martyrdom scene entire composition was drawn etched frames background flames added stylus figure mostly etched traces stylus strokes engraving executed expert graphic artist import quality differs anonymous works publications belongs series graphic compositions depicting cult images mostly anonymous engravers working Vilnius monastery workshops produced 2nd half 18th century graphic matrix plate height 10.6 cm width 6.6 cm rectangular metal plate warm brown copper tone showing engraved ornamental design upper portion features large oval medallion framing figure wearing tall pointed headpiece holding staff surrounded radiating lines decorative scrollwork lower portion contains scene group people interacting within architectural frame rendered fine incised lines hatching narrow border linear patterning rounded corners areas darker brown patina subtle greenish discoloration spots.