Italy / c. 1780
Saint William of Maleval
Look closely at Saint William of Maleval. Etching printed in reddish brown ink of man in armor, his wrists and ankles bound with rope to a tree.
What does this image choose to preserve? The Art Institute dates Saint William of Maleval to c. 1780.
A CLOSER LOOK
After Salvator Rosa Italian, 1615-1673 Carlo Antonini ? c.1740 - c.1784 made this print. The museum dates it c. 1780.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoSaint William of MalevalOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.