Scene of Martyrdom — Giovanni Larciani ("Master of the Kress Landscapes") | DiscoverArt

Giovanni Larciani

Scene of Martyrdom

18th century

Brush and red wash, over black chalk, highlighted with white; framing lines in pen and brown ink

58.3 × 38.9 cm (23 × 15.3 in)

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