Blootstelling aan insecten en ophangingen 1565 - 1630

"Blootstelling aan insecten en ophangingen" is a 17th-century etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta. Depicting the gruesome martyrdom of St. Andrew, this work is a chilling example of the torture methods employed by ancient Romans. The central figure, St. Andrew, is suspended upside down, his body exposed to swarming insects. Two other figures, identified as A and C, are shown dangling from the same contraption, experiencing their own gruesome fates. The composition, characterized by intricate detail and masterful use of line, adds to the powerful and unsettling nature of the artwork. This etching is a powerful testament to Tempesta's skill as an artist and his ability to capture the brutality of the past.