Martyrium 1580 - 1634

Alessandro Tiarini’s “Martyrium” is a drawing depicting a scene from the life of Saint Agnes of Rome. It depicts the saint being dragged to her execution, with a group of soldiers surrounding her. The composition is dominated by a sense of drama and pathos, accentuated by the use of light and shadow. This drawing was created between 1580 and 1634, showcasing Tiarini’s mastery of drawing. The delicate lines and subtle shading in the work, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, create a powerful visual narrative.