Martyrdom of Saints Processus and Martinian
Medium
Black crayon, on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
37.7 × 27.6 cm (14 7/8 × 10 7/8 in.)
Classification
chalk
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
40612
Art Historical Context
This chalk drawing by Jean Restout portrays the Martyrdom of Saints Process and Martinian, two early Christian figures whose story of faith and sacrifice has long inspired religious art. Executed in black crayon on ivory laid paper measuring 37.7 × 27.6 cm the work belongs to the Prints and Drawings collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. Its classification as a chalk drawing suggests an intimate study, where the artist explored composition and emotion through delicate tonal variations. The medium allows for rich contrasts and fluid lines that convey drama without the finality of paint, o...