Massacre of the Innocents by Circle of Titian

Massacre of the Innocents 1585 - 1600

drawing, print, paper, chalk, charcoal

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

etching

paper

ink drawing experimentation

plant

pen-ink sketch

chalk

water

pencil work

charcoal

italy

watercolor

"Massacre of the Innocents" is a drawing by a follower of Titian, dating back to 1585-1600. The work is currently held at The Art Institute of Chicago and depicts the biblical story of King Herod's order to kill all male infants in Bethlehem. The drawing uses rapid, gestural lines to convey the chaos and violence of the event. Despite its small scale, it captures the emotional impact of the story, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.