The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew (recto); Back of a Woman Wearing a Long Dress with a Ruff (verso) 1689 - 1767

Gaspare Diziani's "The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew" depicts the saint being tied to an X-shaped cross. The scene is full of drama and movement, with figures struggling to bind Andrew, while a winged angel in the upper left corner looks on. The artist uses the dramatic use of light and shadow to further emphasize the moment of agony and pain. This drawing showcases Diziani’s skill in depicting human figures in motion, making it a good example of his early Baroque style.