Rotspartij met links de heilige Willem van Maleval, liggend met de handen aan een tak gebonden 1722 - 1774
christianwilhelmernstdietrich
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
This etching, created between 1722 and 1774 by German artist Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, depicts the torment of Saint William of Maleval. The scene shows the saint bound to a tree branch with his hands, his body contorted in pain. The dramatic use of light and shadow emphasizes the figure's suffering. Dietrich's mastery of etching is evident in the detailed rendering of the rocks, trees, and the saint's anguished expression. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Dietrich's skill and a poignant portrayal of religious devotion.
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