The martyrdom of Saint Angelo who in the upper left is being stabbed watched by horrified onlookers, from the 'Cabinet Crozat' 1729 - 1764

"The Martyrdom of Saint Angelo" (1729-1764) is a brown ink drawing by French artist Anne Claude Philippe Caylus. The drawing depicts the moment Saint Angelo is being stabbed to death by a man as a group of onlookers watches. The scene takes place in an architectural setting and features a strong contrast between the light and dark areas, which creates a sense of drama. The drawing is part of the "Cabinet Crozat" collection, a group of 18th-century drawings and prints, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Caylus was a renowned collector and antiquarian who was deeply interested in the history of art and the preservation of ancient artifacts. The drawing's realistic depiction and expressive composition reflect the artist's skill and the artistic sensibilities of the era.