Den hellige Barbaras martyrium 1500

"Den hellige Barbaras martyrium" (The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara) is a 1500 engraving by the Monogrammist MZ, an artist active in the early 16th century. The artwork depicts the moment of Saint Barbara's execution, with a soldier preparing to strike her with a sword while she kneels in prayer. The detailed background includes a cityscape and landscape, highlighting the artist's skill in creating a sense of depth and realism. This small-scale engraving exemplifies the Monogrammist MZ's mastery of linework and the use of light and shadow to convey the dramatic narrative of the saint's martyrdom. The artwork is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.