Bidspirit auction | Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence -

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence - Italian Baroque School of the Tiepolo circle. 18th century - Oil on copper. The scene depicts the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence on a burning grill, surrounded by Roman soldiers, monks, and knights, while a mounted officer observes the execution. The night scene, lit by torches, accentuates the drama of the event, with a reddish palette that reinforces the tragic tone. The arrangement of the figures in successive planes and the classical architecture in the background place the scene in a heroic and solemn context. The execution reveals a loose, typically Baroque brushwork and a scenographic interest that emphasizes the exemplary value of Christian sacrifice. Provenance: Collection of the Marquis of Cáceres. Dimensions 71, 47 × 35, 53 × 40