Tod des Timotheus zu Ephesus 1698

"Tod des Timotheus zu Ephesus" (Death of Timothy of Ephesus) is a 1698 pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Jan Luyken. The drawing depicts a scene of chaos and violence, with a group of figures surrounding a central figure who appears to be being attacked. The drawing is likely a depiction of the biblical story of Timothy's martyrdom, which would have been a popular subject for artists at the time. The drawing's style is characteristic of Luyken's work, with its loose, gestural lines and expressive figures. Luyken, a prolific artist and illustrator, created many works on religious themes, and this drawing serves as an example of his mastery of the expressive line and the dramatic depiction of historical events.