The martyrdom of Saint Christopher 1506

"The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher", painted by Andrea Mantegna in 1506, depicts the death of the saint. The triptych depicts scenes from the story of St. Christopher, showing the saint being arrested, his execution by beheading, and the crowd reacting to the event. Mantegna's use of perspective and classical architectural details, creates a sense of depth and grandeur, typical of the Early Renaissance style. The painting is notable for its dramatic narrative and detailed rendering of the human form. While the exact location of the work is unknown, it is considered a significant example of Mantegna's artistic output before his death in the same year.