Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus, 1628 by Nicolas Poussin
Canvas Print - 15640-PON
Location: Pinacoteca, Vatican, Vatican CityOriginal Size: 320 x 186 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $49.99 USD
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Painting Information
Ah, The Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus, what a vivid, almost cinematic, tableau by Nicolas Poussin, painted in 1628. This masterpiece, housed in the Pinacoteca at the Vatican, is a striking example of Poussin's masterful ability to blend intense emotion with classical restraint.
At first glance, the composition draws your eye to the central, tragic figure of Saint Erasmus, who is laid out in agonizing submission. His twisted form, caught in the throes of a gruesome martyrdom, commands attention as he is about to be disemboweled. The torturer, a muscular, almost brutal figure, pulls at Erasmus's intestines with a mechanical detachment, emphasizing the sheer horror of the act.
Yet, surrounding this scene of violence is a carefully orchestrated balance of color and form. Poussin’s use of rich, deep reds, vibrant blues, and stark whites punctuates the scene, grounding it in the classical world while adding a theatrical drama that feels almost like a Baroque stage set. Above, cherubs hover with symbols of faith and martyrdom, their presence a stark contrast to the brutality below, hinting at Erasmus's imminent sanctification.
The Roman soldiers, with their gleaming armor, stand as cold, impassive witnesses, their rigid stances in contrast to the agonized twists of Erasmus's body. And then there’s the emperor, overseeing the barbarity with a golden statue of Jupiter behind him—Poussin's subtle jab at the idolatry of power.
Poussin’s genius here lies in his ability to make the viewer feel the tension between the spiritual and the physical, the sacred and the profane. It's a painting that confronts you, demands your attention, and leaves you contemplating the raw edges of human suffering and divine redemption.
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*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
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