The Martyrdom of the Apostle Thomas 1638 - 1646

"The Martyrdom of the Apostle Thomas" is a pen and brown ink drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Lanfranco, created between 1638 and 1646. It depicts the dramatic scene of the apostle Thomas's death, surrounded by figures who react with both fear and awe. The composition is dynamic and full of movement, characteristic of Lanfranco's style, which was influenced by the work of Caravaggio. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a study for a larger painting, showcasing the artist's process of composition and figure development.